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French Polynesia Souvenirs and handcraft French Polynesia Tahiti Bora Bora

 
 
Area : 170  sq.mi - Population 178133 hab.
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Art galleries and 'curios' (local handicraft shops) on Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora sell high standard products. Do not miss out on Papeete's central market, which offers the most varied range in local handicraft stands.
Carved wood statuettes, copies of tiki gods or warriors, are of quintessential Polynesian inspiration. The best souvenirs here are the mother of pearl ornaments and jewels, sea shell necklaces, which reflect the tradition of Tahitian hospitability, collector's sea shells, from the most common to the most exceptional, monoi-based oils and cosmetics, or the famous woven hats made with coconut or pandanus leaves. You will be able to take home a little vanilla (about 80p for a pod) which you will find in particular at Hotutea vanilla co-operative, near the village of Afareaitu on Moorea. Finally, if you decide to treat yourself to a black pearl, mounted as a jewel or not, you should know that all budgets are catered to and that the value in Tahiti is unbeatable. Ask a specialist to help you make your choice. For a 'good deal', see the B or C category round pearls (from £100). Allow roughly £16 for a pearl of lower category.
Shops are open from 7:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Saturday.