Kingston Shopping

Shopping in Kingston

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    Coronation Market

    In the exhilarating pandemonium of Coronation Market, shoppers come face to face with the dynamic – and sometimes daunting – aspects of life in downtown Kingston. Stall after stall is stocked with every manner of bric-a-brac, from handmade tools to sound-system speakers. In negotiating with the vendors you’ll need to penetrate their artful patois. Coronation Market’s proximity to the unpredictable Tivoli Gardens district means that you’ll need to choose your friends carefully; many visitors feel more comfortable arriving with a local companion who knows the territory. Don’t go wandering any further west downtown without a guide who’s respected locally. Leave v…

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    Crafts Market

    The sedate, waterfront Crafts Market resides in an old iron building where you’ll find dozens of stalls selling wickerwork, carvings, batiks, straw hats and other crafts – at prices somewhat lower than elsewhere on the island.

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    Jubilee Market

    The covered Jubilee Market, which verges on the western end of the Parade, was named in honor of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. It's an extremely lively market where seemingly everything's for sale. Be very wary of pickpockets.

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  4. Patoo

    You’ll find local treasures (Tortuga puddings laced with rum, Busha Brown sauces, potpourri baskets, ceramic tableware, decorative ornaments and batik sarongs) at Patoo to tempt you.

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    Cooyah

    This is the place to go for licensed reggae T-shirts and assorted tops and dresses. Cooyah means ‘look here’ in patois; you should.

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    New Kingston Shopping Mall

    Two of the largest shopping centers are Sovereign Centre and New Kingston Shopping Mall.

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    Wassi Art Pottery

    This pottery sells marvelous vases, planters, plates, bowls and so on, each hand-painted and signed by the artist.

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    Bolivar Art Gallery

    Works by Jamaica’s leading artists are on offer here, but there’s also fine books, antiques and maps.

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    Techniques Records

    Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.

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    Rockers International

    Orange St in downtown Kingston is the best place in all Jamaica to shop for reggae cassettes and CDs.

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    Bookland

    Stock includes a strong selection of titles on Jamaica and the Caribbean, including guidebooks.

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    Photo Express

    Fully stocked with film and photography equipment, Photo Express has several branches.

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    Sovereign Centre

    A large shopping center with whole floor dedicated to fast-food outlets.

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    Kingston Bookshop

    Offers a reasonable selection of general interest and foreign books.

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    Artisan

    The best of Jamaican creative talent is on sale at Artisan.

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    Sangsters

    Literature, general interest and reference books.

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    Sangsters in Downtown

    Literature, general interest and reference books.

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    Mijan Caribbean Clothing

    Mijan sells quality Jamaican designs.

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    Mutual Life Gallery

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Supersad Studios

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Contemporary Art Centre

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Marso

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Chelsea Galleries

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Gallery Pegasus

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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    Grosvenor Gallery

    Features contemporary Jamaican art.

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