Gift ideas Mauritius

Run with heart by Louis, a member of the family of writer Jean-Marie Le Clézio, this pretty gift shop offers products that are different from the average one, such as handmade magnets, ceramic paintings, typical Rodrigues canvases, T-shirts with funny messages, decorative stationery, costume jewellery, etc. The items offered and the rustic décor of the shop (especially the custom-made wooden furniture) give the place its identity.

A 100% local boutique since 2012, My Pop-Up Store values and promotes Mauritian artisans, artists and designers. Women's, men's and children's clothing, bags and accessories, jewelry, decorative objects, posters, wood and ceramics, etc. are all well-presented items making up a colorful spectrum of Mauritian creation. A great option for inspirational Made in Moris gifts, or simply to treat yourself. My Pop-Up Store is also an innovative company of ephemeral sales boutiques that can be found here and there.

A place of culture and showcasing of Mauritian know-how and talent, this space, which is almost adjacent to the Sugar Adventure Museum, is built around a dance studio, several sheds converted into boutiques for local and international designers, and the old foundry masterfully renovated into a jewellery workshop by the brand Patrick Mavros. African Trader promotes high quality African handicrafts, The Octopus redefines the art of high end printing while exhibiting photographers from Mauritius and elsewhere (purchase possible).

While the island's largest factory is located in the north, in Grand Baie, Curepipe is nevertheless considered the capital of model boats. There are several workshops and stores in and around the town. The choice is difficult, as prices and quality vary greatly from one address to another. Don't hesitate to visit several factories and compare finishes. Make sure you also know about shipping costs and taxes, because while it's possible to take a small model as hand luggage, it's not possible for larger models (extra cost).

A brand new brand created by the Passion Group, known in Mauritius for its original and creative jewellery. It is again the originality and design that inspire the designers of Lifestyle: a shop containing accessories and articles excavated in several countries around the world and is found nowhere else in Mauritius.

Start with delicious teas presented in original bags with superb teapots and transparent tasses. But also functional baskets to contemporary lines and materials for shopping, innovative and sophisticated accessories for home, including kitchen, and a multitude of other practical and fun products such as torches for hunting or diving, waterproof iPods, etc. A shop on the ground floor of the brand new Caudan and products Lifestyle Jewellery from Phoenix and River Black (Creole Brook complex).

Renovated in 2023, the Craft Market is a separate section of the Caudan Waterfront, dedicated to crafts. In a contemporary setting that combines the softness of wood with gracefully curved lines, you'll meet local artisans, happy to share their skills and talents. On two floors, one stall follows another, offering souvenirs in vacoa, rattan, wood engravings and, of course, the national dodo in its many variations. You'll also find organic soaps, sugar cane varieties and more.

On a surface of 100 m², this nice concept store gathers the brands of local craftsmen and designers. Clothes for men, women and children, handicrafts, jewellery, bags and accessories, soaps and candles, paintings... everything is 100% made in Mauritius, in a wide range of prices. We love the commitment of the two designers, this beautiful orchestration of local know-how and the bohemian spirit of the boutique. A lively and active space, the place, with a cultural vocation, hosts regular events and helps to boost Mauritian creativity.

In a small street between the post office and the waterfront, there is a souvenir store 100% made in Mauritius. You will find Méchant Lokal T-shirts, Natures soaps from La Savonnerie Détente, recycled pencils. An artist exhibits his fish painted on wood, laser engraved dodo key rings, children's books dedicated to the protection of our lagoons. There are kits and bags but also hats and caps. Laetitia also offers personalized embroidery on tea towels or tee-shirts for a unique gift.

Cuter than the average, this charming shop sells hand-made articles: pouches, crochet purses, paintings on ceramics, dish towels printed with Rodriguan recipes, basketry made of vacoas, vetiver or aloes, etc. Anxious to put forward the local know-how and to make it known to the travellers, the association only works with the best Rodriguan craftsmen, which explains the small selection of products.

This is the must-see wing of the Mall de Bagatelle, Mauritian and industrial in architecture and style, as cheerful and colorful as a local market. In addition to culinary street food stalls (Creole, Indian, Asian flavors...), it features a number of fine Mauritian designer labels (clothing, handicrafts...). We salute this fine showcase of the island's know-how, and fall for a personalized Polly Esther cuddly toy, a beauty product from La Savonnerie Créole, offbeat socks and boxer shorts from Matelot...

Still called bazaar, it is the oldest market of Port Louis. An institution in its own right, it occupies two floors of a covered building and happily spills over into the surrounding streets. If its visit is a must even when you have nothing to buy, the place is also popular for daily shopping as evidenced by the number of locals who go there every day. Food products (fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, vanilla, meats, fish...), clothes and accessories, handicrafts abound. Prices a little higher than elsewhere.

When it comes to shopping, the East is a bit of a poor relation. Even Belle Mare, the most touristy village on the coast, only offers a pocket handkerchief centre with a few souvenir and clothing shops, and, worse still, a host of counterfeit products! Apart from Hugo Boss, In'Am and Harris Wilson, brands that may be worth a little leap after the beach, don't rely on other labels: everything is fake. The Galeries Lafayette that usurps the name on the coastal road is just a hardware store of local souvenirs.