Hi! I have some questions about shopping in St. Kitts. I'm interested in local items. Thanks to all who suggested Caribelle Batik. I'll be sure to go! I'm also looking for affordable local art or crafts...jewelry, ceramics, etc. I have read a lot about Kittitians who have stands set up to sell their work...is this all in one centralized place or is it pretty well spread throughout the island? Does anyone have a favorite artist/vendor/store?
Thank you!

The vendors set up their tables outside of resorts, at Turtle Beach, you'll see them lots of places. One of my favorite shops is in "downtown" Basseterre in the circus, it is underneath Ballyhoo restaurant and for the life of me I can't think of the name of the store right now! It's driving me crazy! I have brought back a lot of original art from SK. Rolled the canvas up and pack it in my suitcase to be framed at home. They also have some nice batik art at Caribelle. It's not the kind of shopping you would do in say, St. Thomas or Caymans, but there is still good shopping if you look.

Kate spencer's paitings are great, although not particularly cheap. . she has a shop in basseterre and a studio near rawlin's on the norht end of the island.

You can get an idea about Kate Spencer's work at her site:
http://www.katedesign.com/

Krista
myislands.myeyez.net

Island Hopper underneath Ballahoo's has beautiful clothing and Batik prints.

For jewellry visit Kay's Jewellers located at Port Zante.

For Art & Artwork:

Glass Island
Kate Design
Spencer Cameron Gallery
Sugar Mill Gallery

The Potter's House www.thepottershousestkitts.com

You can also purchase gifts at Turtle Beach Gift Shop and Stonewall's Restaurant in Basseterre has a gift shop next door.

Pelican Mall has a variety of souvenior stores.

Wow! I hope that everyone who reads these responses is checking out the websites. What beautiful work!! Thank you so much for your suggestions. I guess now I have to reevaluate my shopping budget!

There's also a lovely clothing store called "Splash" located in the TDC Mall (near the Circus) in Basseterre. Tropical clothing, sandals, sunglasses, straw bags, etc.

I just bumped my St. Kitts trip report up for you to check...I have some shopping info under the Basseterre section, and scattered here and there in report.

Happy shopping!