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Souvenir Ideas: Treasures You Must Bring Back From a Trip to Fiji

Long after you leave Raiwasa and your incredible experiences here, souvenirs and gifts are small reminders of your trip to Fiji. So, it’s understandable that you want to find the perfect treasures for your home, office, and loved ones. To help you avoid the mass-produced and cheap products that are sometimes mistaken for expensive souvenirs in Fiji, we’ve rounded up a list of suggested souvenirs. You can’t go wrong bringing these gifts back from your trip to Fiji!

#1: For Your Home: Lali

The music of Fiji is special and fascinating. Across the islands, music has been a part of local celebrations and feasts for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and you can take home a small part of these traditions when you buy a lali.

A lali is a Fijian drum. Played at every wedding, major celebration, and Fijian festival, the handmade lalis you see in local markets and shops look great when displayed in your home.

#2: For the Kids: Handmade Animal Figurines

Across Fiji, you’ll find artisans creating gorgeous pottery. Handmade and exceptional, this pottery is a fitting gift for a friend or your home. But the real find is sometimes hidden among the bowls and plates. These artisans are just as skilled at creating animal and Fijian marine life figurines, which make the perfect gift to bring home for the kids.

No matter their age, your children will love receiving a handcrafted turtle, shark or another animal, but unlike t-shirts that they’ll outgrow or plastic toys that are certain to break within the month, these decorative pottery pieces can last a lifetime.

#3: For the Lady in Your Life: Black Pearls

Black pearls are one of Fiji’s more unique and fascinating souvenirs. These mysterious and enticing pearls are formed by oysters in specific parts of the South Pacific and only found in a handful of places around the world. In Fiji, black pearls are of the highest quality and beauty. On Taveuni, you can visit a black pearl farm and see the process of harvesting and cleaning these gems first-hand. There is also the option to purchase black pearls in a strand or as a single pearl, giving you the option of creatively displaying this alluring souvenir around your neck or in the home.

#4: For Your Office: Authentic Tapa Cloth

These fascinating souvenirs are similar to tapestries that you can find across Europe. The cloth is made from the bark of the mulberry tree, giving it a distinct and thick texture that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere in the world. Printed or stenciled on this dense cloth are different symbols of Fiji, such as the turtle, tagimoucia flower, and Melanesian geometric designs.

There are two keys to finding an authentic tapa cloth. First, you want to make this purchase directly from the artisan or a shop that contracts directly with the artists. Second, be certain to check any tag or information accompanying the cloth. Many visitors miss the tag that states the cloth was made in China or other foreign location. With these two tips in mind, you’ll be able to find a beautiful cloth created right here in Fiji.

#5: To Relive Your Trip: Natural Spa Products

It’s impossible to recreate the serenity of Raiwasa’s private property in a bustling city or sprawling suburb, but you can bring home a small reminder of that all-encompassing calm you experienced in Fiji. By purchasing a set of natural spa products, you can slip back into a relaxing moment by Raiwasa’s infinity pool or the lush tropical jungle.

The scent and medicinal properties offered in these products is the perfect way to relive your Fiji vacation. Plus, using these products at home is a constant reminder that you need some pampering, downtime, and opportunities for relaxation, no matter where you are in the world.

Need Suggestions on Your Souvenirs?

The local team at Raiwasa is happy to provide suggestions or helpful hints on buying your Fiji souvenirs on Taveuni. We can recommend where to find certain goods and know the very best purveyors of black pearls on Taveuni. Be certain to speak with us about the special souvenirs you must take home from a trip to Fiji.