Best of Barbados
Best of Barbados sells high quality gift and souvenir items which are all locally designed and made. Here is where you will find renowned local artist, Jill Walker's paintings depicting Barbadian life.
Walkers World, owned by the same family, was aimed at the local market, and sells a wonderful range of local, regional and imported gifts, artwork, furniture and home accessories.
The Best of Barbados shops are the perfect place to find tasteful and authentic souvenirs and gifts.
Visit them at:
* The Chattel Village, Holetown * Mall 34, Broad Street, Bridgetown * Quayside Centre, Rockley * Walkers' World, St Lawrence Gap * Walkers' World West, Holetown
Web:http://best-of-barbados.com/
Cave Shepherd
The largest department store on Barbados, where you'll find designer clothes, perfume and cosmetics, cameras and electronics, liquor and cigars, sportswear and beachwear, local music and souvenirs, all at great duty free prices. Remember to take your passport and Entry Card with you to take advantage of duty free prices. Items such as liquor and cigarettes will be sent to the airport for you to collect on departure.
This luxury department chain has two stores in Holetown, one at the cruise ship terminal, at the airport, on Broad Street in Bridgetown and on the south coast, in Worthing, Christ Church.
Diamonds International
Diamonds International is now established as one of the leading jewellery and timepiece stores in Barbados, with seven locations, two of which are on Broad Street.
Choose a diamond, choose a mount and they will have it set within the hour; or, if you cannot wait, they will have it delivered directly to you.
Diamonds International also retails an impressive collection of the world's finest watches.
Locations: Two stores on Broad Street in Bridgetown, Cruise Terminal, West Coast Mall in Holetown, Royal Pavilion Hotel in St James.
Earthworks Pottery
Earthworks is no ordinary pottery and no trip to Barbados is complete without visiting Earthworks Pottery, a family owned and operated working pottery.
Watch the potters at work as they create fully functional lines of dinnerware and serving pieces mainly, in over 100 shapes and 20 stock patters.
Special orders for specific needs are carefully attended to.
The pottery products are oven and microwave safe, dishwasher safe, lead free and food safe, of the highest quality and are functional but collectable art.
Earthworks pieces can be found in any of the outlet stores on the island that feature Earthworks.
FreedomFineArtGallery is a locally owned and operated Fine Art gallery located on the West Coast, within the Chattle Village complex.
The Gallery has already developed a strong presence on the island with both local and overseas art buyers who seek work of first class local and international artists whose work is commemorative of the visitor experience in Barbados and the region.
Freedom showcases contemporary and Caribbean art and offers an entrepreneurial service to aspiring Barbadian artists. Purveyors of high quality fine art, photography, prints, glassworks and unique crafts items Freedom Fine Art prides itself on the personalized service given to clients who enter into the gallery.
Artists like Robert Campbell, Joan Bortya, Rod-Art, Terence Piggott, John Stuart, Allan Ashby, and Warren Mullins are some of the names that can be found in this establishment.
One of the first things prospective clients notice on entering the gallery is our funkily painted floor done in-house by a member of staff. Art is hung in such a way as to be easy on the eye, whereby you can concentrate on one piece at a time without being overwhelmed. Easels are provided so that work can be viewed with ease.
Freedom offers a number of services to its clients:
* Sales * House and Villa Portraits * Rentals (short and long term) * Framing * Commissions * Complimentary gifts * Hanging of artwork * Private viewings
Gatsby Boutiques
Catering to both ladies and gentlemen, Gatsby is now the island's leading supplier of the world's top designer clothing, footwear, swimwear and accessories. Gatsby's main focus is on elegant, high quality resort wear.
While we can say Gatsby's standards compare favourably with the kind of top boutiques usually only found in bigger cities, it can be argued that Gatsby Boutiques are probably a better option than those overseas since it is very rare to find so many different top quality labels on offer together in the same boutique.
Locations:
* Royal Pavilion Hotel, St James * Sandy Lane Hotel, St James * Colony Club Hotel, St James * Tamarind Cove Hotel, St james * Crystal Cove Hotel, St James
Gaye Boutique is located in Holetown, in the buttercup yellow building which is also home to Indigo restaurant.
Gaye Boutique offers an exceptional array of resort wear and evening wear for men, women and children in every age group. Gaye Boutique is also known for their fabulous lines of imported designer beachwear, including top swimwear designers like Gottex, Ralph Lauren, Maryan Mehlhorn and Calvin Klein. Foot wear by Unisa of Spain and well known designer names like New man and John Smedley are just some of the lines available.
Imported items are duty free to visitors so remember to bring your passport and Entry Card with you.
Heather Harrington Jones
This exclusive jewellery boutique showcases unique collections of exquisitely handcrafted fine jewellery, precious gifts, and timepieces.
There is a dazzling array of innovative designs and special jewellery pieces designed by master goldsmiths from the Caribbean region and abroad. Names like Kristina diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones, Torrini Ancient Gol, Gellner Pearls, Calgaro woven jewellery, Platini Italian diamond jewellery and Mazza fine designer jewellery.
Located in the Indigo Courtyard, Holetown, St James.
Located next door to the famous Earthworks Pottery in St Thomas is the Ins and Outs Gift Emporium. Here you will find the very best quality and presentation of traditional Bajan products such as pepper sauce, spicy mango chutney, rum cakes, guava cheese, lime marmalade, Bajan spices and seasonings, just to name a few!
Here you will also find a selection of coffee table books covering subjects like architecture, cricket, art, diving, cookin, gardens, as well as locally made soaps and bath products.
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
PRERNA-Inspirations of India has now opened at Coconut Walk Shops on Hastings Main Road, ChristChurch.
A ready-to-wear ensemble in sensual and ethnic embroidered fabrics, unswerving prints, vibrant colours and trendy designs. Every creation has an innovative & imaginative detail and is a fusion of contemporary & classics. All pieces are exclusively made for PRERNA. Many of their pieces are entirely hand-embroidered and reflect the work of many artisans (termed kaarigars) from different states of India. Accessories include embellished handbags, sophisticated linens, contemporary arts and crafts, Japanese cultured pearls and coral jewellery and Indian gem stone art jewellery.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm.
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