Providenciales Gift & Souvenir Shopping
The island of Providenciales has a wide range of gifts and tourist souvenirs you can purchase to remind you of your vacation to the islands. Most of the tourist-oriented gift shops are located at the Saltmills Plaza and Regent Village shopping areas in the Grace Bay district of Providenciales, within easy walking distance of many Turks and Caicos hotels.
Many of the local shops sell mass-produced tourist souvenirs, such as shot glasses stamped with Turks & Caicos, but locally produced artwork, gifts, and other souvenirs are becoming increasingly available.
While the prices for locally produced souvenirs can be more expensive, the quality and uniqueness of these products often make them a nicer option than the generic I ❤ the Caribbean! T-shirts.
Authentic Local Gifts
There's a range of locally made and authentic Turks and Caicos gift and souvenir options that you can shop for during your trip. These include Turks and Caicos sea salt, rum, local beer, jewelry, fine art, crafts, and handbags and clothing from local designers, among others.
A great place to shop for local souvenirs and gifts is at the annual Art and Craft Expo on Providenciales. All of the items and gifts for sale at the event are handmade in the islands.
Designer Fashion
Many of the luxury retailers have begun to offer some of the well-known international fashion brands, and there’s also a selection of home-grown Turks and Caicos designers, including the silk scarves and resort wear of Sea Sage, the Caribbean lifestyle clothing of Konk Apparel, and the casual yet refined I Want To Live On An Island shirts.
Sea Sage
Sea Sage offers a unique collection of elegant silk and print scarves, swimwear, pillows, and kaftans, with colors and print designs that are inspired by the natural beauty of the Turks and Caicos.
Konk Apparel
Konk Apparel is about an active lifestyle and offers limited-run accessories and clothing. The conch, a popular symbol of the Turks and Caicos, is incorporated into the Konk Apparel logo and also factors into many pieces. The selection includes hats, shirts and tops, backpacks, sunglasses, and more.
I Want To Live On An Island
These vibrant and stylish shirts convey a simple yet common sentiment held by visitors and locals alike. 25% of the proceeds from this brand directly go to children’s education in the Turks and Caicos.
Jewelry
Atelys is a Turks and Caicos jewelry designer that primarily works with silver, and incorporates sea glass and semi-precious stones. It’s often possible to have items personalized.
Some of the local jewelry features conch pearl settings. These very rare pearls are produced by the queen conch, and may be one of a number of beautiful hues, including pink, peach, white, or orange.
Foods and Drinks
Turk’s Head Beer and Bambarra Rum are the two local alcohol flavors. The beer is brewed on island and is offered in lager, IPA and amber types. Both Bambarra Rum (named after the Bambarra settlement on Middle Caicos) by the bottle and Bambarra Rum Cake is available.
TCI Coffee Roasters roasts organic Arabica beans in Grace Bay on Providenciales. There are quite a few blends to choose from, which can be had either ground or as whole beans.
Several varieties of hot sauces and seasonings, made from locally grown produce, are offered at many shops on Providenciales.
Locally made caramel, topped with excellent sea salt from Salt Cay, is a great idea for those with a sweet tooth.
Art and Crafts
Handmade woven crafts make up some of the more authentic gifts, the designs and construction techniques of which were derived from necessary basket-making and boat-building trades of time past. These items include baskets, dolls, and mats. A little common yet still available are model Caicos Sloop sailboats.
There’s a wide array of original paintings and watercolors offered in the art galleries on Providenciales. These works cover every aspect of Turks and Caicos life, including the beaches, landscapes, and people.
If you’re looking for the perfect reminder of your vacation in the Turks and Caicos, a fine art landscape photograph of the exquisite beaches and coastlines is another option.
A nice gift idea is the Mystical Seas boutique coloring book by local artist Alizee Zimmerman, which features patterns and settings inspired by the Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos.
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