Indigo Blue
Fodor's choice
Annie Lupinacci's bright, cheery shop carries delightful local and imported gift items, including her line of painted boats, as well as chic household goods, beachwear, and art. There's also a branch at The Hermitage.
5 Best Shopping in Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
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Nevis is certainly not the place for a shopping spree, but there are some unusual and wonderful surprises, notably the island's pottery, hand-embroidered clothing, and dolls by Jeannie Rigby. Honey is another buzzing biz. Quentin Henderson, the amiable former head of the Nevis Beekeeping Cooperative, will even arrange trips by appointment to various hives for demonstrations of beekeeping procedures. Other than a few hotel boutiques and isolated galleries, virtually all shopping is concentrated on or just off Main Street in Charlestown. The lovely old stonework and wood floors of the waterfront Cotton Ginnery Complex make an appropriate setting for stalls of local artisans.
L & L Rum Shop
Fodor's choice
Owner Mark Theron's passion for rum (he leads tastings at top hotels) led him to create the Clifton Estate brand of artisanal spiced rum as well as the affordable line of silver and gold Moko Jumbie rums. Both are on sale at this gleaming shop, which stocks an astonishing array of rum from around the world—putting the (sugar) cane in arcane—in addition to other spirits. While you're browsing, you can sip homemade limoncello or orange rum liqueur. If you call ahead, Mark may be able to organize a tasting of his products.
Eva Wilkin Gallery
Nevis has produced one artist of some international repute, the late Dame Eva Wilkin, who for more than 50 years painted island people, flowers, and landscapes in an evocative art naïf style. Her originals are now quite valuable, but prints are available in some local shops. The Eva Wilkin Gallery occupies her former atelier (hours are extremely irregular; you must call ahead for appointments). If the paintings, drawings, and prints are out of your price range, consider buying the lovely note cards based on her designs; the owners are also promoting promising regional artists and craftspeople.
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Island Fever
The island's classiest clothing shop carries an excellent selection of everything from bathing suits and dresses to straw bags and jewelry.
Newcastle Pottery
This cooperative has continued the age-old tradition of hand-built red-clay pottery fired over burning coconut husks. It's possible to watch the potters and purchase wares at their small Newcastle factory.
