Made in Tahiti

Welcome to Tahiti travellers! As I explore the beautiful islands of French Polynesia we are going to talk about the Tahitians products.

The Tahitians of the modern era maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. the skills of the ancestor's artistry are kept sacred and passed on by both the "mamas" the guardians of tradition and the matriarchs of Tahitian society, as well as by skilled craftsmen.

Discover the treasure chest of products created by the hands of Tahitian craftspeople working with wood, stone, plants, and cloth along Mo'orea's coastal road. Many of the best dealers of the famous Tahitian (black) pearl have outlet stores here.

As in the rest of French Polynesia, souvenir options include hand painted pareus, hue papaa wood carvings, a variety of vanilla products and other local specialities such as Monoi oils which are natural skin products created from the oils of tree fruits and fragrances, extracted from the Tiare flower.

Handicrafts such as: intricate carvings of stone; wooden drums, bowls, platters, and sculptures carved from precious native woods; and elaborate hats, purses, and mats woven from coconut and pandanus leaves.

Original paintings of the island, the over-water bungalows, and of course its people, created by Tahitian and French resident artists, can be found throughout the islands at local stores, in markets, and at the artisan studios.