Items MADE in St. Kitts

[beshears]

We plan to be in St. Kitts next year. Do you know of any shops, etc. where I can purchase items MADE there?

[paul58]

Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor that produces batik products such as clothing.

 

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[ARandomTraveler]

I second the Caribelle Batik. I bought a couple handheld fans there and was happy to see the label says it is made in St. Kitts. In fact, you can take a trip to the actual factory where they’re made. I bought our fans at their store at the port.

 

 

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[beshears]

Thanks. I'll put this on our itinerary to check this out.:)

[beshears]

April will almost be here, so I thought I would ask this question about St. Kitts.

 

It was mentioned to check out Caribelle Batik (product made at St. Kitts) at Romney Manor.  Is Romney Manor a store, town or what?

[paul58]

Caribelle Batik has a store in Port Zante.

 

[beshears]

Paul58, thank you for your answer in regard to Caribelle Batik in St. Kitts.  My question, is Port Zante very far (if you know) from where we dock?  Do we take a Taxi to get to it, or can we walk?

[PORT ROYAL]

1 minute ago, beshears said:

Paul58, thank you for your answer in regard to Caribelle Batik in St. Kitts.  My question, is Port Zante very far (if you know) from where we dock?  Do we take a Taxi to get to it, or can we walk?

 

The ship should dock at Port Zante.  Just walk to the shop.

[beshears]

Thank you Paul.  That sounds simple enough to find it. 🙂

[paul58]

Using the measuring function on Google Earth, Caribelle Batik is located approx 200 yards straight ahead after you exit the arrival bldg. It will be on your left.  

[beshears]

Thank you Paul.  I have a feeling I won't have any problem finding the place now. 🙂

[CruisinCrow]

We'll be in St Kitts in a couple of weeks and signed up for the Thenford Gray tour which stops at Romney Manor.  I know I'm going to want to spend the time there exploring the grounds and not shopping.  Does the batik shop near the port have the same items?  We should have time after the tour to shop before getting back on the ship.

[paul58]

They will have most of the items that are found at Romney Manor.

[beshears]

Good to know. 🙂

[Vineyard View]

In reading this, it makes me wonder if taking the time on a paid tour to Romney Manor makes sense if you can purchase near the ship? Is taking that time on a tour to another location instead worthwhile, or is the plantation estate time well spent in itself? 

[OCruisers]

You may want to check this out.  You can buy locally make jewelry there and is close to the ship:

 

http.//www.palmscourtgardens.com

Edited February 3, 2019 by OCruisers

[OCruisers]

15 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

You may want to check this out.  You can buy locally make jewelry there and is close to the ship:

 

http.//www.palmscourtgardens.com

 

Sorry, site doesn't seem to be working so just google Palms Court Gardens St. Kitts.

Edited February 3, 2019 by OCruisers

[CruisinCrow]

10 hours ago, OCruisers said:

 

Sorry, site doesn't seem to be working so just google Palms Court Gardens St. Kitts.

 

This is the link: http://www.palmscourtgardens.com

[Aplmac]

On 2/2/2019 at 9:03 PM, Vineyard View said:

Is taking that time on a tour to another location instead worthwhile,

or is the plantation estate time well spent in itself?  ===> Do both.

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We stopped at Romney Manor (nice grounds)

on the way up to Brimstone Hill Fortress. They have lovely Batik stuff!!

The buildings have cute Victorian Gingerbread decorations!

 

Do a West Coast tour that includes the Fortress and other things as well!

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[Vineyard View]

Thank you. Pictures sure do assist in understanding what the opportunities are. I appreciate this. It looks so green and peaceful. 

Edited February 13, 2019 by Vineyard View

[beshears]

Nice pictures.  We these pictures from the suggested taking a "west coast tour", or asking for that in St. Kitts?

[CruisinCrow]

I can confirm that there is a Caribelle Batik shop at the port.  I bought a cute sundress there.  But if you get a chance to visit Romney Manor, it really is beautiful.  We did the Grand Tour of St Kitts with Thenford Grey.  I would highly recommend it.