Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops in Pacific Islands & French Polynesia

Kermei

Location: Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

The stunning Kermei Pearl Shop is located in the Vaima Shopping Center, Papeete on the second floor - mountain-side.

The Pearl Museum Robert Wan – Papeete

Location: Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events, Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

A visit to The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the must-see activity on the island of Tahiti for anyone wishing to understand the Tahitian Cultured Pearl.

Arts & Crafts

Location: Tonga / Vava'u, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

“The craft sections of the local markets in Tonga are great…we all bought souvenirs from there and very reasonable prices for everything, especially after being in French Polynesia!” are just a handful of recommendations we picked up for the incredible island art and crafts including basketware, Tapa products, mat weaving, jewelry and the most amazing ‘world renowned’ woodcarving, shell jewelry, pearls and scrimshaw.

Brian Young

Location: Pitcairn Island, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

Brian Young is a good contact to look out for once ashore on Pitcairn – he is a scrimshaw artist and is recommended along with his Norwegian born wife as being: “Really nice people to meet.” We have no contact details for Brian but are assured that the island is small enough to find him easily!

Iaorana Pearl Farm – Tahaa

Location: Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

Tahaa is the closest island to Tahiti with a Pearl Farm, where Superyacht guests can experience buying Tahitian Pearls direct from the farm.

Mokomae Tattoo’s - Rapa Nui

Location: Easter Island, Chile, South America Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops, Tattoo Studio

For a truly authentic South Pacific tattoo this highly recommended Tattoo Artist on Easter Island offers exceptional tatoo’ing by the traditional freehand method - with professional modern methods – pre book or walk in!

Papeete Market

Location: Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

A visit to the colourful market in Papeete is a ‘must’ for anyone visiting Tahiti to view the wonderful locally made basketware & shell handicrafts as well as the famous Tahitian black pearls.

Sosaia Maamaloa Handicraft

Location: Tonga / Vava'u, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

Fine (pronounced ‘Feenay’) & her creative husband, award winning creative carver Sia offer genuine locally hand carved whale bone pendants, ornaments and wood carvings.

Tonga National Pearl Centre

Location: Tonga / Vava'u, Fiji & Tonga, Pacific Islands & French Polynesia Categories: Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops

Mabe Pearls produced by pearl farmers and artisans of Tonga are crafted into jewelry at the Tonga Fisheries Compound – well worth a visit!