4 Best Places to Shop in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

At Mauvin Hutchins' workshop, you can purchase the ultimate Bequia souvenir—a handmade model "Bequia boat"—or special-order a replica of your own yacht. The models are incredibly detailed and quite expensive, priced from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The simplest models take about a week to make; a few are always available for immediate sale.

In addition to the handcrafted, expertly rigged, and authentically detailed model boats on display—everything from traditional Bequia whaling boats and classic schooners to modern-day cruisers—the Sargeant brothers (Timothy, Winston, and Lawson) build custom models on commission.

This self-taught craftsman, artist, musician, and drum maker is best known for the original art that he creates from dried banana leaves, carefully selecting and snipping varicolored bits and arranging them on pieces of wood to depict intricate local scenes. Prices range from $35 for smaller items to several thousands of dollars for larger works sold in galleries. Browne has a kiosk in front of his house but sometimes sets up shop on Bay Street, near the Cobblestone Inn.

Locally made grass floor mats, place mats, and other straw articles, as well as batik cloth, handmade West Indian dolls, hand-painted calabashes, and framed artwork are all available at this store that's three blocks from the wharf. Cash only; no credit cards.