bogiestack Posted April 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Instead of Tahitian pearls this trip I was thinking of looking for a Tifaifai quilt like they wrap you in for the anniversary celebration on board. Anyone have an idea on where is the best place to buy one? We will be on the 10 day Society and Tuamotu itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefun27 Posted April 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Too bad you aren't on the Cook Island trip. There is a lady in Rarotonga that makes beautiful handmade ones. That is where I got mine. Can't wait until 2017 reunion cruise, I hope to buy another. I was going to send a picture but the file is too big. Sorry:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiestack Posted April 14, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Too bad you aren't on the Cook Island trip. There is a lady in Rarotonga that makes beautiful handmade ones. That is where I got mine. Can't wait until 2017 reunion cruise, I hope to buy another. I was going to send a picture but the file is too big. Sorry:( If I can't find one I guess I will have to make do with a trip back to Tahia Collins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted April 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 14, 2016 We bought ours several years ago at the Radisson Tahiti in a little crafts shop they had there for local wares. It hangs on the wall behind our bed and we love it. The Radisson is now the Pearl and unknown if they still have the little shop; might try to call before making a special trip. They had several sizes, colors, etc. Good luck in your hunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted April 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 15, 2016 On most cruises the Guaguines put out for sale these quilts in the bar on the pool deck. I don't know how good the prices are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiestack Posted April 15, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted April 15, 2016 On most cruises the Guaguines put out for sale these quilts in the bar on the pool deck. I don't know how good the prices are. I was thinking I went to an onboard activity our first cruise that I thought would be history and demo but they just had ones for sale. I can't find the la Orana from ten years ago to check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted April 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I read somewhere that you can find them set the Marche. When we were at Heiva there was a stall that had them at a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Ship can have good ones. Amazing ones for sale at a house on Moorea but super expensive - near the vanilla factory. Can be a year wait! I got a great one for a great price on Huahine about a 10 minute walk from the PG shuttle drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamira Posted April 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Almost everyday since booking our first PG cruise, (which is coming up soon, but not soon enough), I've become a compulsive reader of everything posted here on the PG board forum. So the first thing I want to say is thanks so much for all the helpful information you've shared here. I've copied and made dozens of notes based on your comments. With respect to the Tifaifai quilts, I've noted all the various places to look for those that have been suggested here. Are they available in small sizes, like squares of 42-48 inches or so? I'm hoping smaller ones will be more affordable. Does any one remember approximately about what they paid for theirs? I know they'll be very $$$$ but wondering if I should or shouldn't even be considering them Sounds like they can be ordered. How does that work? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Almost everyday since booking our first PG cruise, (which is coming up soon, but not soon enough), I've become a compulsive reader of everything posted here on the PG board forum. So the first thing I want to say is thanks so much for all the helpful information you've shared here. I've copied and made dozens of notes based on your comments. With respect to the Tifaifai quilts, I've noted all the various places to look for those that have been suggested here. Are they available in small sizes, like squares of 42-48 inches or so? I'm hoping smaller ones will be more affordable. Does any one remember approximately about what they paid for theirs? I know they'll be very $$$$ but wondering if I should or shouldn't even be considering them Sounds like they can be ordered. How does that work? Thanks! The woman in MOOREA was insanely priced and I wish I could remember what we paid in Huahine but we felt it was a bargain and my wife was thrilled. Ship prices will be reasonable. Some other woman on MOOREA makes them or PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted April 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2016 So what ballpark are we talking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiestack Posted April 23, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted April 23, 2016 So what ballpark are we talking? We will be on the PG for the third time in June. Before we go I spend hours happily reading and researching everything I possibly can. I will review when we get back, and give details as I can. This board has been such a help, I can't wait to review for everyone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted April 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2016 So what ballpark are we talking? I think the pricing ranges from 300 to 2000 to 3000 USD. It really depends on the work and how much is handmade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 24, 2016 On the PG the prices are good. I now remember Huahine. The tablecloth size was around $40. Yes $40 USA. I negotiated a little also. It was handmade also. One of the best buys ever for us in FP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamira Posted April 25, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On the PG the prices are good. I now remember Huahine. The tablecloth size was around $40. Yes $40 USA. I negotiated a little also. It was handmade also. One of the best buys ever for us in FP. "hope is born when all is forlorn." 🙂 🙂 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 25, 2016 "hope is born when all is forlorn." [emoji846] [emoji846] [emoji846] ?????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamira Posted April 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2016 ?????????????????????????????????? You giving me hope that I may find a Tifaifai quilt I can afford. I know I will be admiring, but not buying, the ones in the price range in the hundreds or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You giving me hope that I may find a Tifaifai quilt I can afford. I know I will be admiring, but not buying, the ones in the price range in the hundreds or more. Aahhhhh ok. Yes the find in Huahine was unexpected. My wife reminded me of cost. It was a great gift for my daughter. We should have bought more but I was low on local currency and didn't feel like looking for an ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamira Posted April 25, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I will bring a quantity of XPF for such opportunities then. Do you remember the location in Huahine? Was it along the waterfront near the ship's tender dock or in the village. Huahine is the first stop in our itinerary but we're booked on an all-day, 9am to 4pm excursion, during the PG's scheduled 8am to 5pm visit there. It will be a little tight, and it's a Sunday. We also visit Rarotonga, where cruisefun found the one they bought and where we plan to use the island's local transport bus to get around so we'll hopefully have more time and flexibility. Looks like we'll have several possibilities which is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 25, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I will bring a quantity of XPF for such opportunities then. Do you remember the location in Huahine? Was it along the waterfront near the ship's tender dock or in the village. Huahine is the first stop in our itinerary but we're booked on an all-day, 9am to 4pm excursion, during the PG's scheduled 8am to 5pm visit there. It will be a little tight, and it's a Sunday. We also visit Rarotonga, where cruisefun found the one they bought and where we plan to use the island's local transport bus to get around so we'll hopefully have more time and flexibility. Looks like we'll have several possibilities which is very nice. No idea what will be open on Sunday! There is nothing near the tender dock. It's a bus ride to the town unless you get lucky and use the town tender dock. By that dock, looking away from the water (water behind you) walk 5-10 minutes to the RIGHT - you will see the store on the left assuming it's still there. All they had was tifaifai hanging on the walls. Edited April 25, 2016 by twin123185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamira Posted April 25, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 25, 2016 No idea what will be open on Sunday!There is nothing near the tender dock. It's a bus ride to the town unless you get lucky and use the town tender dock. By that dock, looking away from the water (water behind you) walk 5-10 minutes to the RIGHT - you will see the store on the left assuming it's still there. All they had was tifaifai hanging on the walls. Copied and pasted. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted April 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Copied and pasted. Thanks! Good luck, have fun and let me know how you make out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted October 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wondering if Altamira was successful in the Tifaifai quest? Or has anyone bought one recently in Huahine or Rarotonga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefun27 Posted October 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I bought mine a couple of years ago in Rarotonga. It is 96 x 96 and handmade. I paid a little over $1,000 for it and it was well worth it. Here is s picture. It hangs in my quilt room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted October 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 22, 2017 It's beautiful! Where in Rarotonga did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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