Do you love exotic jewelry? Jewelry with a story behind it? How do you feel about jewelry that is free trade and helping artisans from other countries?
Well here at Pacifika Spirit, we share in your passion. We love jewelry that we've picked up from a favorite holiday place. These are the kind of pieces that you can't find in a store around the corner. Each piece has a story to tell.
Because I'm lucky enough to live in the South Pacific, I've got lots of handcrafted jewelry to tell you about as well as the wonderful cultural stories that go with it.
You'll start your journey on the unique island of Bali, a place of beauty, beaches and an unusual mix of religions and cultures. Bali is pure paradise.
And the jewelry here is just like Bali, unique, beautiful and unusual. Would you like to find out more about bali jewelry and crafts?
Then there is New Zealand or as the Maori call it Aotearoa which means "land of the long white cloud". This land is well known for it's unsurpassable beauty as the world has seen in movies such as The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. But how much do you know about the Maori people? The people who arrived here long before Europeans set foot on this land. Their heritage, culture and art are unique in the Pacific. Find out more about the Maori people, their unique culture and their intricate craftsmanship.
Tahiti brings up images of honeymoon bliss and sun kissed beaches. Gaugin immortalized the beauty of the Tahitian people in his paintings. The various islands including Bora Bora and Moorea are romantic little spots on warm sandy beaches. Tahitian pearls comes from this region of the world. It's naturally dark hue is rich and strikingly beautiful. Find out more about Tahiti and the gorgeous pearls that are their signature piece.
Vanuatu (of Survivor: Vanuatu fame) takes you back to a land that is still raw and untouched, with very friendly people and rich, volcanic soil. Vanuatu is the most ecologically efficient country in the world. The tamanu oil and coconut oil are all organically made by Ni-Vanuatu themselves. Learn more about Vanuatu and their famous skin remedies.
Enjoy learning about these beautiful islands of the Pacific and their beautiful treasures.
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