Joby Posted November 11, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I am in the midst of reading/researching about local specialties and handmade items from the ports on our upcoming cruise (Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts, Tortola). I love to buy local, unique, reasonably priced things from untouristy shops. Examples might include: small paintings, jewelry, foods, cloth art, pottery, music... I've read that Tortola's uniques might include B.V.I. stamps, pottery, larimar jewelry. Any other suggestions and/or places to shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted November 12, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2006 There is (or was, not sure if it's still open) a small shop in the shopping village near the cruise dock that had only locally made items. There is also a stand set up in Apple Bay at the corner of Zion Hill Rd. with items from a local artist named Nan. I believe the pottery at Bamboshay in Nanny Cay and there is local artist Aragorn's studio at Trellis Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joby Posted November 12, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Thanks for the info Pyrate13. Any guesses on the prices on the art or pottery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted November 12, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Not to avoid the question but prices cover a wide range depending on the item, size and quality, you can go from reasonable to expensive just like anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joby Posted November 12, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi Pyrate13, I know that prices vary, just trying to get a feel for an average price on an average piece of work or pottery:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted November 13, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Not to avoid the question but prices cover a wide range depending on the item, size and quality, you can go from reasonable to expensive just like anywhere else. Perhaps a couple of examples would be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted November 13, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2006 A doll, hand made out of cloth in Road Town was $8, A tee shirt printed with one of Aragorn's designs was around $28 if I remember correctly. A hand painted Mocko Jumbie mask from Nan cost me $50, her pottery plates were higher, somewhere around $75 - $80 I think. A hand carved wood map of Tortola in Road town was $100. Pottery at Bambushay was on the high end. Earings at Arawak-$7 up to $50. A print of one of Fluke's (Roger Ellis) great paintings, $15 -$20. There are also original paintings available in Road Town that run in the hundreds and up into the thousands. Hope this helps some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joby Posted November 13, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for the pricing info. That gives me an idea of basic prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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