Arts & shopping
Crafts
Exceptional know-how
The craftsmen's lair
Near Vaitape Square, stands honour local artisans. A compendium of traditions, colours and good humour, it is an opportunity to meet the mamas who possess exceptional know-how. A visit is mandatory!
Unequalled dexterity
Under expert fingers, pandanus and coconut fibres become hats and baskets; pareo are dyed in natural colours and tifaifai - hand-embroidered fabrics used as a blanket - are decorated with a patchwork of traditional motifs .
Souvenirs not to be missed
Necklaces, rings and bracelets with shells cleverly intertwined with natural fibres and engraved mother-of-pearl; virgin coconut oil; traditional monoi with various plants and perfumes... are other must-have souvenirs to bring back!
Workshops
& art galleries
Sculptures, paintings, objects, walls... The heart of Bora Bora beats there, just like the soul of artists and aesthetes...
Souls of artists & aesthetes
Specialist shops
To offer oneself, to admire: wood or stone sculptures (tiki, ti'i, animals) honouring the pantheon of Polynesian beliefs and everyday objects - umete (dishes), instruments... - richly decorated, now exceptional pieces.
In everyday life
of a painter
Several galleries offer to admire the works of many painters and photographers inspired by Bora Bora. A more intimate visit, some artists leave the doors of their studios half-open... don't hesitate to push them!
Art in the open air
In Bora Bora, art is also in the street, in the bend of a wall. Inspired by beauty, reinventing the codes of design, graffiti artists from all over the world have left their message and their work there during the Ono'u street-art festival.
Trendy Shopping
By revisiting the standards of local fashion, the designers have imposed a style in the image of Bora Bora, a mix of refinement and relaxation .
Take a pearl jewel
As a bracelet, necklace, ring, earrings or necklace, combined with precious metals, leather or engraved and chiselled mother-of-pearl, the Tahitian pearl unfolds its entire palette of iridescent colors for an original and refined look.
Dress in tropical/vintage style
Swimsuits, pareos, beach kimonos, shorts and T-shirts, crochet or "Mission" inspired dresses... Local designers revisit the classics in a clever mix of tropical and vintage touches.
Bora Bora style
Accessorize
Customised natural fibre bags and pouches, canvas tote bags with a sailor or old-fashioned look, hats and caps with logos, sandals and flip-flops with flower and braid motifs...: the Bora Bora "touch" is worn from head to toe!
