Must see shopping in The Marquesas

If you’re looking for souvenirs, stop at Jean & Nadine Oberlin, a couple from Alsace who fell in love with Hanaiapa long ago. They make lovely tapa (with…

This relatively large centre has a good selection of local woodcarvings, bone earrings, pareu (sarong-type garment) and tapa, and a lot of friendly ladies…

Next to the tourist office, the fare artisanal (craft centre) is a good place to stock up on monoi (fragrant oil), necklaces, bracelets and carvings.

Master carver Damas Taupotini has a workshop across the road from Pae Pae Piki Vehine. He carves pieces from bone, wood and stone.

Another renowned carver is Edgar Tamarii, whose workshop is located near Moana Nui hotel. He specialises in woodcarvings.

Woodcarvings by 'Ua Pou masters as well as seed necklaces and other local crafts.

Here you’ll find a few curios, pareu (sarongs) and shell necklaces.