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An archipelago of breath taking beauty with awe inspiring topography, Fiji showcases a land of natural wonders. Mountains rising up to 1,300 meters, tropical forests, and exotic beaches create a land of enchanting beauty. Visit the remarkable land and remember to take home a souvenir to lock a permanent impression of the journey in your mind. While Shopping in Fiji you are sure to locate traditional artifacts that can only be crafted here. Artisans in Fiji are renowned for the production of masi or tapa cloth, woven goods, and carvings. Choose between the wide range of carved cannibal forks and bowls, clay pots, and crockery. Worked upon by local people the artifacts occupy a very special place among the tourists in their shopping in Fiji. Apart from the shops these can also be bought from the local villages flanking the Sigatoka River. Woven materials like baskets, mats, fans, and purses are also popular. Kuta, a locally grown reed originating from Vanua Levu with a lustrous sheen, is popular for the manufacture of local purses. Kuta products can be found in Taka's Gift Shop at Copra Shed Marina. Shopping at Fiji includes odd products like a wide variety of spices. The major spices in the region include pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. The best place to find a huge quantity of inexpensive spices is the municipal market. During your shopping in Fiji do not forget to buy the black pearls. These exquisite pearls are found in the waters of Savusavu Bay. The price ranges from $400 to $4,000. Indulge yourself in buying one of the most beautiful black pearl jewelery. Fiji has developed indigenous sports wear including bula shirts and swim wear. Your Fiji shopping can also include buying a wide variety of fabrics and have them stitched by the local tailors. A major Entertainment in Fiji, the tourists can shop for these products in Jack's Handicrafts and Sogos in Nadi.
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