What are popular gifts and souvenirs from Fiji?
A quintessential gift is a large kava bowl (don’t worry, it can be used for other things), called a tanoa. Kava itself – the root used in many traditional ceremonies – is legal in every country but Canada. Other handicrafts include items made of tapa, or bark. Playing on their cannibal and warrior heritage, crafted clubs and implements are available from various artisans. Avoid buying tikis or carved masks – they are not native to Fiji (tikis belong to French Polynesia!) and only purchased by unknowing tourists.
