Shopping

Handicrafts

Doongalik Art Gallery

This one-of-a-kind gallery on Paradise Island exhibits paintings, sculpture, ceramics and other original works by recognized and emerging masters of Bahamian art. Gift items include posters, art cards, t-shirts and logo items that capture the memories of The Bahamas.

Straw Market

Nassau's famous Straw Market is one of the largest in the world, and is open seven days a week from early morning until evening. Here, you'll find an array of handmade mats, hats and baskets along with fabrics, jewelry, woodcarvings, and guava jellies. Of course, half the fun of shopping here is in the bargaining.

The Plait Lady

With handmade products that showcase the beauty of fine Bahmaian craftsmen, this truly unique shop provides souvenier and fashion merchandise from designer plaited straw purses and Bahama Hand Prints sportswear and dresses to place mats baskets and bowls. Also find stone and wood carvings, vases, soaps, jams, ceramics, hats and more.