11 Best Places to Shop in Barbados

At this family-owned and -operated pottery workshop, items range from dishes and knickknacks to complete dinner services and one-of-a-kind art pieces. The characteristically blue or green—and, more recently, peach and brown—pottery decorates hotel rooms and is sold in gift shops throughout the island, but the biggest selection (including "seconds") is here, where you also can watch the potters at work. And they'll carefully pack your purchase for traveling or ship it home for you!

At this family-owned and -operated pottery workshop, items range from dishes and knickknacks to complete dinner services and one-of-a-kind art pieces. The characteristically blue or green—and, more recently, peach and brown—pottery decorates hotel rooms and is sold in gift shops throughout the island, but the biggest selection (including "seconds") is here, where you also can watch the potters at work. They'll carefully pack your purchase for traveling or ship it home for you.

Hamilton Wiltshire uses red Barbadian clay to create beautiful pieces such as tableware, mugs, and pots using environmentally friendly glazes; custom pieces can be ordered. Known affectionately as "Hammi," Hamilton himself is charming and very welcoming to those who visit his studio.

Call ahead to ensure that Hamilton is in the studio.

Artist and gallery owner Vanita Comissiong offers an array of original paintings by Barbadian artists, along with handmade arts and crafts and jewelry products. Additional galleries are located at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in Holetown and in a dedicated space at Champers restaurant in Rockley on the South Coast.

The main store on Broad Street sells an array of clothing for men, women, and children; makeup and perfume; jewelry; and souvenirs and luxury goods at duty-free prices. Branches are at Holetown's Sunset Crest mall on the West Coast, at the Vista shopping complex in Worthing, and at Sheraton Mall in Sargeants on the South Coast; the airport departure lounge and cruise ship terminal also each have a boutique.

Every Saturday morning, hundreds of people (both expat and local) make their way to Brighton Farmers' Market to explore the great selection of food items and crafts from a wide range of Barbadian producers and artisans. This is a family-friendly event, hosted on the grounds of Brighton plantation and farm between 6 and 10 am. There is a playground and live music.

This duty-free shop carries fine watches and jewelry fashioned in Italian gold, Caribbean silver, diamonds, and other gems. They also carry Cartier, Breitling, Bulgari, and Crown of Light. The main shop is on Broad Street, with branches at the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre and the cruise ship terminal.

This gallery is committed to promoting Caribbean art from Haiti and Cuba in the north to Curaçao and Guyana in the south—and, particularly, the works of Barbadian artists.

This minichain's shop, where you can find perfume, jewelry, cameras, audio equipment, Swarovski and Waterford crystal, and Wedgwood china, is at The Colonnade Mall in Bridgetown.

This locally owned enterprise has locations on the South and West coasts. It sells a wide range of local products such as jewelry, hand-printed accessories, bags, food items, and other gifts.

Artist and gallery owner Vanita Comissiong offers an array of original paintings by Barbadian artists, along with handmade arts and crafts and jewelry products. An additional gallery is located in a dedicated space at Champers restaurant in Rockley on the south coast.