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Montserrat does not have any chain stores or malls, but there are a plethora of small shops selling clothing, shoes, electronic goods, hardware, stationery, flowers, and many other items, owned and managed mostly by individuals or families. As a result of the relocation from the volcanic areas, especially the capital Plymouth, shops have had to be rebuild in the northern area all over again, but many have already moved into permanent new premises.
Craft and Souvenir Shops
For craft lovers there's a variety of attractive, locally made handicrafts, volcano soaps, gifts and local products to be found on Montserrat, as well as photos and postcards of the volcano. Crafts on sale include handcrafted leather goods, hand woven items from locally grown sea island cotton, T-shirts, volcanic souvenirs made of ash and volcanic rocks, handmade dolls and greeting cards, local preserves such as guava jelly and hot pepper sauce, local music CDs, and books and videotapes on Montserrat. National Dress features green and yellow "Madras" plaid cotton fabric, which is incorporated into many craft items.
Emerald spa's volcano soaps and pumice
Emerald Spa recently launched the production and promotion of volcanic soaps - exquisite natural soaps capturing the therapeutic cleansing qualities of Montserrat's active Soufriere Hills Volcano. These hand made soaps embody a unique fusion of natural volcanic ash, clay and fine sand, fresh local aloe, rosemary, honey, coconut and other natural oil and mineral blends. Bay leaf and essential oils of lemon grass and mango fragrance, fill the soaps with fragrance. The soaps are naturally textured for gentle cleansing abrasion, thus enhancing the radiance of the skin and are complemented by slices of pumice stone from the Soufriere Hills Volcano For more information contact:
Emerald Spa
P.O. Box 395
Manjack, Montserrat
(Tel):664 491 2741,(Cell):664 492 1898
(Fax):664 491 9921
Email: sunsethomes@candw.ms
Website: www.emeraldspaonline.com
