melgray13 Posted January 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2008 How is the shopping in Barbados? I'm trying to choose between a half day and full day tour. I'm not looking for high end good (should have my fill in St Thomas and St Martin). I'm more interested in local crafts. Any suggestions of good shopping spots is apprecaited. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm wondering about this too. And what about the Earthworks Pottery...is it worth it to pay to go and visit the main shop or is their a good selection around the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunniebgi Posted January 16, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Near the port is Pelican Craft Village.. smaller craft stores I would also highly recommend Earthworks Pottery and the ships around it. Good selection of many things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2008 How far is Pelican Craft from the pier? Is it walking distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunniebgi Posted January 17, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yes, walking distance.. but that could be 10min plus depending on where you ship is docked. but I think it's worth it.. and if you have no joy there, you can continue into the heart of Bridgetown. just go through the main cruise terminal and out to the main gate.. by pass all the taxi's asking you if you need then and walk along the straight road and you will reach Pelican Village. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 18, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Cool! Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryln Posted January 20, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2008 We stopped at the Earthworks Pottery Factory when we were in Barbados last week. It was great. We walked through and watched them making the pottery and they let us take photos. They had a nice selection of pottery to choose from in their store. A batik studio is right next door & there's a restaurant on the second floor of that building. The batik artist explained the different steps in making one of his pieces of art. He signed the items my daughter bought from him & posed for photos with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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