Barbados offers a market exhibiting the Bajan arts and crafts at Pelican Village open all through the week but with a not to be missed live music and dance show called " Duflickley " every Wednesday. There are also a number of unique island speciality stores at Tryol Cot Hose and Craft Village that feature one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Stores displaying the art of native Bajans are prevalent on the island. Earth Works Pottery has ceramic pieces, Ann's Craft Centre features straw bags and hats and many other island artist have speciality shops with fabulous crafts and goods from cigars , painting, mats etc. at Pelican Village Craft Market , while Mangos Fine Art Gallery , The Tides Art Gallery, of which some of the art may be seen at www.corriescott.com, and Kirby Art Gallery area few to gather a taste of island art from and Terese Hadchity's Zemicon Gallery showcase the works of local artists. Colombian Emeralds offers a huge assortment of jewellery, and Upbeat has holiday clothing to suit the climate in Barbados.
The Broad Street Mall , West Coast Mall and Sunset Crest Chattel Village are groupings of many stores, all located conveniently together for efficient shopping.
The Shell Gallery in St Peter with friendly owner to guide you through Annie Smith offers a wide variety of sea shells, and crafts made with shells, such as jewellery, mirrors and picture frames as a start .
For quality souvenirs, Best of Barbados Gift Shop is a chain with various locations throughout the island they additionally run Walkers World which has a fantastic eclectic array of house hold good from around the world .
Cave Shephard, the largest department store in the Caribbean and they offer Duty Free shopping on many goods , also has stores located in many places throughout Barbados.
On the west coast shopping list would be Cane Dog which offers unusual and exotic goods from around the world and feature some island artist crafts as well , from hand beaded swim wear to jewellery shop is located at the base of Holders Hill on the coastal road .
Some personal favourite for the unusual products from like Jewellery- Heather Harrington Jones, dresses and hats - Gaye Boutique , Lazy Day swim wear shop - interiors decor one must stop at Archer's Hall Design in St Peter and The Gallery St James and Designer Choice in Holetown .
For beautiful fashions , shoes and all accessories at great duty free prices from top international designers and labels visit The Gatsby shops in Hotels like Sandy Lane or Tamarind Cove or Colony Club or The Royal Pavilion hotels etc. for both ladies and gentlemen . If you chance a meeting with the stunning and lovely Caribbean model - owner Karen Hopkins she will take time to graciously show you her shop and suggest items that best suit you.