5 Souvenirs to Bring Home with You from Tahiti
Your vacation to the breathtaking island of Tahiti has come to an end. Besides the amazing memories you made and the stunning pictures you took, you shouldn’t leave this paradise without taking home a piece of the island with you. Between the famous market in Papeete and lesser-known stores and local boutiques, there are plenty of beautiful traditional objects you can buy. Here are our choices for the best souvenirs to buy on your trip to the beautiful island of Tahiti.
1. Pearls
Pearls are probably the most emblematic and recognizable souvenirs you could bring home with you from a trip to Tahiti. The island is famous for its black pearls and everywhere you go you will be surrounded by these stunning gems. You can purchase them in their natural form, or you can buy jewellery crafted with beautiful
baroque pearls. Pieces of jewellery that showcase the lustrous Tahitian pearls make for great souvenirs for yourself or your friends and family.
2. Vanilla

Known for its amazing flavour, Tahitian vanilla is probably the best quality vanilla in the world, so it would be a shame to go back home without some. You can purchase full beans, paste, powder or liquid vanilla anywhere on the island, from supermarkets to local producers. Make sure you buy some for your loved ones at home so they can enjoy the extraordinary aroma.
3. Tifaifai
The traditional Tahitian Tifaifais (or, as you may know them, quilts) are hand-sewn by elderly Tahitian women and used to wrap the bride and groom at the end of a traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony. These days, you can find these tropical items at their full-size as bed covers, or as souvenirs in the shape of pillowcases, bed runners or tablecloths.
4. Wood Carvings
Woodcarving is an old tradition and very popular French Polynesian form of art, and it is slightly more widespread today than it used to be. Therefore, you will find all kinds of unique wooden items you can purchase as souvenirs all over the island – from jewellery, tiki statues, plates and serving bowls, to even Tahitian drums (known as pahu). How many items you can take home only depends on how much space you have in your luggage.
5. Monoi Oils
Made from refined coconut oil and fragrant Tahitian Tiare flowers, Monoi oils are one of the best souvenirs you can bring back from your trip to Tahiti. Known as the beauty secret of the islanders, this oil incorporates the incomparable scents of the region in one bottle, which will always remind you of your Tahitian adventures. These days, you can find Monois oils in any supermarket or pharmacy in the form of soaps, body lotions, shampoos and other skincare products.

