Bora Bora
For traditionally designed tattoos head to this highly rated tattoo studio. Popular, sterile and reliable. Book well ahead as Marama is something of a…
Must-see shopping in French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Not your average pearl shop – it's in a private home – La Perle de Maimiti is run by an experienced salesman who has worked for various pearl companies on…
Centre Educatif de Développement
French Polynesia
To check out Mangareva’s famous mother-of-pearl carvings, head to this venture, just downhill to the left from the intersection above Cathédrale Saint…
Bora Bora
This trendsetting boutique has island-made shirts, T-shirts, caps, swimsuits and accessories. They're inspired by traditional island designs and…
Bora Bora
Bora Bora does not produce black pearls but you can visit the Farm and see how it’s done thanks to regular demonstrations at the back of the boutique…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Tavita is one of the best tattoo artists in the country and is famous for his entirely tattooed face. He creates traditional-style black-ink tattoos and…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Has decently priced clothes, paintings, jewellery, wooden handicrafts and decorative trinkets. The friendly and helpful owner will help you find what you…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Art-Expo, at Apooiti Marina, sells a wide variety of jewellery, clothes, decorative trinkets and wooden handicrafts – from mother-of-pearl belts to…
Bora Bora
Loads of Polynesian works of art, including paintings and carvings by local artists and artisans, are sold at this pretty special gallery just next to the…
Bora i Te Fanau Tahi – Artisanat
Bora Bora
By the Vaitape quay, this crafts centre has lots of stalls selling pareu, basketwork, shell necklaces and bracelets and other crafts produced by island…
Nuku Hiva
Next to the tourist office, the fare artisanal (craft centre) is a good place to stock up on monoi (fragrant oil), necklaces, bracelets and carvings.
Bora Bora
Jewel designer Laurent Rebstock is big name in the pearl business and has a superb selection of loose pearls and jewellery pieces on show. Prices start at…
Bora Bora
About halfway between Vaitape and Matira Point, this gallery has a little bit of everything – including a mix of art, books, etchings and pottery.
Bora Bora
This store in the centre of Vaitape has a wide choice of mounted and loose pearls as well as jewellery pieces. Free transfers are available.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This is a lovely gallery featuring works by island craftspeople, including sculptures, pottery, paintings and mother-of-pearl objects.
Nuku Hiva
Master carver Damas Taupotini has a workshop across the road from Pae Pae Piki Vehine. He carves pieces from bone, wood and stone.
Nuku Hiva
Another renowned carver is Edgar Tamarii, whose workshop is located near Moana Nui hotel. He specialises in woodcarvings.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Sells a wide variety of clothes and T-shirts all made with local-style floral or patterned fabrics.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A family-run pearl farm, a few kilometres south of Uturoa. Has loose and mounted pearls.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
One of the best places to buy all sorts of vanilla products; located at Hotopu Bay.
The Marquesas
Woodcarvings by 'Ua Pou masters as well as seed necklaces and other local crafts.
Mo'orea
James Samuela is highly trained, young and professional, and speaks good English.
Boutique du Centre Plongée Marquises
Nuku Hiva
Here you’ll find a few curios, pareu (sarongs) and shell necklaces.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Fruit, vegies and souvenirs. Also a good place to find local vanilla pods.
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