Must-see shopping in Leeward Islands

  • Saba Artisan Foundation

    Saba

    A small guild of locals produces an eclectic assortment of Saba-specific arts, crafts and souvenirs, including intricate Saba lace as well as hats, T…

  • SeaSpray Boutique & Ice & Easy Smoothies

    Anguilla

    Ice-cream-colored shades of pink, yellow and blue adorn the facade of this adorable shop, where artist Pamela Miller sells reasonably priced handmade…

  • Caribelle Batik

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Set in a former plantation Great House tinged in shades of citrus, mint and tangerine, Caribelle Batik has churned out gorgeous batik products since 1974…

  • Five Square Art Gallery

    Saba

    Paintings, sketches, drawings, prints, silk screening, cards, carvings, sculptures and other unique works by artists from Saba and around the Caribbean…

  • Mazinga on the Bay

    Sint Eustatius

    Inside one of the four remaining 17th-century Lower Town buildings, Mazinga is named for the highest point on Statia, located on the crater rim of the…

  • Kakona

    Saba

    This superb gift shop showcases the work of Saban artists and craftspeople in a cute cottage. Many items are made from local plants and natural products …

  • Anguilla Sands & Salts

    Anguilla

    For a souvenir with a local touch, keep an eye out (or check the Facebook page) for pop-ups by this creative outfit that fills stainless-steel pendants,…

  • Grand Vins de France

    Anguilla

    Predominantly French wines and spirits are stocked at this outstanding wine shop, but there are also bottles from as far afield as California, Chile, New…

  • Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery

    Antigua

    For quality regional art and crafts, drop by this lovely gallery in a cottage cradled by rainforest and run by local artist Sallie Harker. The British…

  • Marie de Saba

    Saba

    Hailing from France, Marie Petit is a self-taught artist who collects and grows seeds on Saba to turn them into unique jewelry – bracelets to elaborate…

  • Jewel Cottage

    Saba

    Drop by the adorable gingerbread-trimmed traditional cottage of jeweler Mark Johnson to browse unique pieces including necklaces, bracelets and earrings…

  • Zeelandia Arts & Crafts Gift Shop

    Sint Eustatius

    This little shop in the private home of Teddy and Michelle Ocaña is the locals' go-to place for gifts from perfume to jewelry, wind chimes to wallets,…

  • Coral Reef Bookstore

    Anguilla

    Located down a long driveway on the ground floor of a residential house (there's limited street signage to help guide you), Coral Reef has some good local…

  • Cheddie's Carving Studio

    Anguilla

    Drop by the studio of local artist Cheddie Richardson to watch him carve driftwood into masterful sculptures. You'll find him near the Sol gas station but…

  • Charlestown Gallery

    Nevis

    Locally made clothes, jewelry, stonework and paintings by local artists plus a range of other brightly hued handicrafts can all be found in this friendly…

  • Best of Books

    Antigua

    The best bookstore on the island focuses mainly on schoolbooks, but has a decent selection of novels and other bestsellers.