10 Shopping in Samoa That You Shouldn't Miss

Mailelani “from Heaven” in Samoa, is an expression of the abundant blessing we, Polynesians, have enjoyed for generations.Mailelani body care naturally is crafted with Cold Pressed Organic Suau’u Popo (coconut oil) and plenty of other fresh exotic ingredients.Mailelani is a friend to nature and committed to sustainable development, A Heavenly Treasure to indulge your skin.You can find Mailelani Samoa off Cross Island Road a couple minutes from town. Situated in Papauta amongst tropical gardens, birds singing and a cafe to shade from the hot sun and enjoy a touch of Paradise.

The Vanya Taule'alo Gallery is 4 minutes outside of Apia. We exhibit and sell contemporary and traditional Samoan art works and handcrafts. We source our artworks and handcrafts and gifts from Samoa and the Pacific. All items selected are created by reputable artists and artisans. We can send purchases overseas if wanted.

Eveni Carruthers, the trading name of I.H.Carruthers Ltd with at least 86 years in business in Samoa, has stood the test of time as a family company with the current management team led by a fourth generation of since the founder. Irving " Eveni" Carruthers of Vailima first established I.H.Carruthers Ltd in Samoa as a cocoa and copra merchant in 1929. Irving Carruthers was the son of Richard Irving Hetherington Carruthers, a Scotsman from Melbourne who first came to Samoa as a lawyer for Robert Louis Stevenson in the 1890s. The I.H.Carruthers trading empire was set up by integrating a network of trading stations throughout Samoa which were serviced by inter-island schooners. During the 1950s and up to the early 1970s I.H Carruthers had practically a trading station in every village in Upolu, Manono and Savaii when the company was one of the main merchants trading in cocoa and copra for export. Maintaining a close connection of the company to the village communities and supporting their social and cultural activities is rooted in the long association of the company with village communities since the 1950s. It now operates a Modern Department Store (7750 sqft) in Apia with branches in Faleolo Airport, Salelologa Savaii and a franchise store in American Samoa.

Art and Design studio and gallery for painting, tattooing, and carving. Custom design and bespoke artwork that hosts exhibitions of original contemporary local paintings several times a year. Featuring the work of artist-owners, Nikki Mariner & Lalovai Peseta, and three artists employed by the studio, Pele Loi, William Mauola and Louis Poutasi. Situated on the main road and open 10-5 Mon-Fri

Janet’s, one of Samoa’s best known cultural retailers, has opened at the landmark Tanoa Tusitala Hotel in Samoa. Located in the hotel lobby across reception and open 7 days a week, Janet's offers guests cultural gifts for the entire family as well as convenience items making things easy during your stay at Tanoa Tusitala Hotel.

Over twenty years of exceptional Pacific design for home, living and personal adornment. Never short on beautiful gifts and handprinted elei textiles. Plantation House Samoa is a must-visit for any traveller looking to source unique mementos of their Samoa experience.