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Shopping For Local Products In St. Thomas

St. Thomas has long been known as one ofCaribbean tradition of newlyweds
the best shopping destinations in thesymbolically jumping over a broom to
Caribbean. With numerous malls andstart their life together.
markets catering to resort and cruiseArt collectors will also want to visit
tourists, you can find almost anythingthe gallery and silkscreen studio
you want at a great price in thelocated at Tillet Gardens. For nearly 50
island's bustling capital - Charlotteyears, Tillet Gardens has served as the
Amalie. However, not all travelers arehome of St. Thomas' vibrant art
aware of the wealth of incrediblecommunity. The gallery is full of
locally-produced products available inpaintings and prints by the island's
St. Thomas. From folk arts and crafts tomost talented residents with work
handmade food products and spices, thereavailable for all budgets and interests.
are plenty of ways to shop for the bestHoused in an old Danish farm, Tillet
products St. Thomas has to offer.Gardens is also a great place to spend
The best location to find Caribbean folkan afternoon as the site features a
art and local products is the Nativegreat outdoor restaurant and occasional
Arts and Crafts Cooperative. Featuringperformances by local musicians.
the work of nearly 100 different localsAs you walk through the streets of the
throughout the year, the Native Arts andcapital city, you will also see several
Crafts Cooperative is the largestadditional art galleries selling the
shopping center devoted to localwork of local painters and sculptors.
artisans in the Virgin Islands.Outside of Tillet Gardens, the best
Conveniently located next to the touristselection of artwork created in the
information office in central CharlotteVirgin Islands can be found at Mango
Amalie, the Cooperative allows locals toTango. Like Tillet Gardens and the
sell their artwork and handmade productsNative Arts and Crafts Cooperative, the
directly to the public from the formerwork available at Mango Tango and other
United States colonial courthouse.galleries throughout Charlotte Amalie is
One of the most popular booths withinreasonably priced, with unique pieces
the Cooperative belongs to Gwendolynfor all tastes and budgets. Also, keep
Harley, the artist behind a very popularan eye out for artisans selling their
series of hand-sewn dolls. Throughoutwork in the small, open-air markets of
the years, Harley has maintained anthe city. Many talented individuals sell
adoption log and seen herdirectly to the public each day and all
historically-minded dolls travellove sharing their stories with
throughout the world in the hands ofvisitors.
tourists and collectors.St. Thomas is also one of the best
For those in search of unique foodlocations in the Caribbean to find
products, a stop by Cheryl Miller'sexotic spices. Much like the fabled
booth will yield a number ofCaribbean spice markets of the colonial
award-winning flavors. Besides theperiod, today's spice markets offer
popular jams and jellies handmade byvisitors the chance to taste and
Miller, five of her sauces - known bypurchase exotic flavors and gourmet
the label "Cheryl's Taste of Paradise" -products. The best assortment of
have taken home trophies from theCaribbean spices can be found at
National Fiery Foods Show inCaribbean Marketplace, a sprawling
Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can alsoemporium that specializes in bulk spices
find Miller's products within the storeand gourmet condiments. Spices, teas and
she maintains in conjunction with hercondiments can also be found at Down
kitchen at the Compass Point Marina.Island Traders - a popular store in
One of the Native Arts and CraftsCharlotte Amalie that also carries
Cooperative's strangest booths belongslocally-made jewelry and crafts.
to Justin Todman, known locally as TheLike many other islands in the
Broom Man. Utilizing traditionalCaribbean, St. Thomas has plenty of
Caribbean methods, The Broom Man weavestalented individuals creating
date palm fronds in intricate patternsdistinctive products by hand. Wherever
and attaches all lengths of handles toyou travel in St. Thomas, you will be
create brooms for every possibleable to find a piece of the island to
purpose. Todman's brooms are also verytake home with you. Most importantly, in
popular with couples getting married inmost cases, you won't be able to find
St. Thomas, supporting African andthese special treasures anywhere else.



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