Shopping Fiji

Fiji impresses the international tourists by fascinating handicrafts. The intricate wood-carvings, Masi or tapa cloth, woven baskets and mats are especially popular. Some small villages on the Sigatoka River are known for the locally made craft and pottery. National dress stands for another souvenir. A sulu (popular Fiji dress) or sarong (special cloth for the hot weather, used both by men and women) would be a great present for your friends and relatives. The markets are scattered all over the country, but the most famous are the Sigatoka Markets on the Coral Coast, the Suva Municipal markets, and the Nadi Markets. Going shopping in Fiji, remember that bargaining is not normal in shops but is a usual thing at handicraft markets.