Souvenir shopping in Pacific
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PNG Diabetic Centre
Laugh all your want, but PNG Diabetic Centre is a treasure trove for artefact-hunters, with masks, necklaces, shells, carvings and other souvenirs aplenty. It's run by Paul Schwartz, who also works as a 'diabetes counciller', policeman and, should you need to boost your morale, a psychotherapist.
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Done Art & Design
Ken Done is like George Michael – he peaked in the ’80s but he just won’t go away. His optimistic, colourful images of Sydney icons are primed for the tourist market: they’re emblazoned on everything from T-shirts to handbags. Strewth Ken, not another Opera House mouse pad… For more, check out his nearby gallery.
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100% Mambo
Bold, off-the-wall, comic-bookish graphics adorn street-, skate- and surfwear for men and women at this popular store. Mambo artist and musician Reg Mombasa is a local legend - he even designed the shirts for the Australian Olympic team in 2000. Expect a wide range of goodies (including watches, backpacks and coffee table books). Also at 80 The Corso, Manly.
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Melanesian Arts Gallery & Tour Agency
Beside the old airstrip, the Melanesian Arts Gallery & Tour Agency is crammed from floor to rafter with an excellent array of artefacts. Beside the obligatory penis gourds you can pick up items from all over PNG including Sepik masks, Highland shields and Tami Island bowls. Prices are reasonable and shipping can be arranged.
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Australia's Outback Gallery
Part of the Outback Centre, this excellent gallery features a mix of collectible and emerging Aboriginal artists, meaning you might find a small canvas for around A$140 or a large piece by a well-known artist for up to around A$130. For a cheaper memento you can always grab a fluffy koala next door.
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King Solomon's Handicraft
Honiara is a good place to pick up souvenirs. Why not bring back a nicely carved nguzu nguzu (no, it's not a penis gourd) for jealous friends at home? There are a few prominent stores with better-than-average crafts on or around the main drag, including King Solomon's Handicraft.
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Melanesian Handicraft
Honiara is a good place to pick up souvenirs. Why not bring back a nicely carved nguzu nguzu (no, it's not a penis gourd) for jealous friends at home? There are a few prominent stores with better-than-average crafts on or around the main drag, including Melanesian Handicraft.
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Le Riche Colours
It's worth stopping at Le Riche Colours if you're after some original souvenirs. Artist Nathalie Le Riche has very colourful hand-painted T-shirts, tribal stickers, gifts cards, placemats and other gifts that feature tribal portraits, market scenes and underwater compositions.
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Kailis Pearls
If you're looking for lustrous pearls, two pioneering family businesses produce the best quality pearls in the most stunning settings. Having established Broome's first underwater pearl farm on a Roebuck Bay seabed, Kailis Pearls creates elegant understated designs.
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Buana Satu
Fun souvenirs, like kitschy tea towels or chilli-pepper fairy lights, mix in with more traditional ones such as woven flax bags and baskets, and jewellery. Clothing, tin toys and leis make other great baggable options.
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There's an artefacts shop near Mendi Motors that sells hand-loomed products, baskets and weapons. Mendi dolls make a good buy, although they are now rarely in the traditional designs, which had religious significance.
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Vanuatu Cultural Centre
Has videos about ni-Van legends and festivals, plus CDs including Ol Voes Blong Vanuatu (Voices of Vanuatu, around VT2300), that make great mementos.
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Philippe Metois Photography
Close to Goodies; has gorgeous photos of Vanuatu for sale - unframed and framed, souvenir prints and artwork.
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Jack's Handicrafts
Jack's sells a good selection of souvenirs, crafts and Fiji-made clothes at reasonable prices.
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DJ Graphics
For T-shirts, postcards, CDs of local music and other souvenirs, DJ Graphics is the best bet.
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Wilderness Society Shop
Environmental publications, wildlife posters, DVDs, maps and calendars.
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