This "first press" Virgin Coconut Oil is sourced from a tropical island paradise in the Lau Group of the Fiji Islands - the Bavatu Plantation.

"What makes this Virgin Coconut Oil so special", you might ask? It's the outstanding quality of it, which can be seen in the beautiful coconut aroma, the light texture that absorbs quickly into the skin, the results from using the oil and the feedback we get from those who try it. Smooth, clear skin which glows with health and vitality

Maybe it's because Bavatu Plantation coconuts grow in the Fijian sun, carefully tended to by Fijians who are proven to be the happiest people on earth. Maybe it's the fertile lands, or the relaxed Fiji Time which creates a no stress environment. Maybe it's the breath-taking beauty of Fiji which is somehow infused with magic. Or maybe it's down to the cold hand-pressing of freshly harvested Bavatu Plantation coconuts and the state-of-the-art DME that is used to produce the oil.

At any rate, this Virgin Coconut Oil is the best we've tried, across Fiji and beyond. We've even compared it to VCO from the Philippines which is one of the largest VCO producers in the industry, and Bavatu Plantation came out on top. You can find sweeter smelling VCOs, but these can be overpowering. You can find thicker consistency oils, but these don't absorb so well. And you can find lack-lustre, lower quality oils, which just don't give you the results of healthy glowing skin.

We can honestly say that we've tried several Virgin Coconut Oil's and this is the one we picked for myFijiStore as it's the best of the best.

In addition, we've cooked with this oil and it tastes delicious in recipes such as carrot cake (a guilty pleasure!), curries and even in green tea as a boost for the immune system. There's no doubt that Virgin Coconut Oil has many benefits for both your beauty routine and for cooking, the only question is if you want to try the best Virgin Coconut Oil that's available.

Customer Review

"After countless moisturisers and exfoliating scrubs I had almost given up on treating my dry skin. Then I discovered coconut oil. After watching the Fijian ladies …. and even Fijian men rub this oil into their skin and hair as a daily ritual. I had to try it for myself. I choose Virgin Coconut Oil as I believe is something is so popular then it should be taken right from the source. Within 2 weeks of daily treatment I would say my dry skin is 50% repaired. My only criticism in there wasn’t more in the bottle."

Nicole Burdfield, Australia

Bavatu Plantation

Bavatu Plantation coconut oil is a 100% purely organic, virgin cold-pressed coconut oil. It is produced on the Bavatu Estate in the Lau Group of Fiji. A Direct Micro Expelling unit (DME) is used to extract all the goodness out of the Bavatu coconuts– with no refining, bleaching, deodorising or added chemicals.

It is a wonderfully pure Coconut Oil, made in Fiji using only the finest Fijian coconuts. Light and non-greasy, this VCO is one of our favourite myFijiStore treasures because it feels lovely on the skin, has a wonderful aroma and so many health benefits. It's perfect as a 100% natural night oil to give skin a treat; simply apply and leave on overnight to benefit from smooth, well-hydrated skin that glows with vitality.

Labour of love

100% Equitable: Every bottle of BAVATU coconut oil is a labour of love. It is a philosophy encouraged by the property owners, and ensures that a high ethics and high respect policy is accorded to every person involved in the process. Any profits earned from the coconut oil are invested back into its slowly expanding family of staff members (some of whom have lived there before the current owners) by ensuring they are paid honest and fair wages.

'Sometime Store'

It also provides a grocery store at subsidised prices (ironically called the 'Sometime Store' as it is sometimes open and sometimes closed) which the staff manage themselves; ensures that adequate housing is available for each
family; as well as proper medical access, school fee's, books and transport to the school in Mavana for all the estate children.

The Seascape necklace reflects the beauty of Fiji's Pacific Ocean - that sparkling blue that is simply breath-taking.

The pendant is made from recycled glass which is broken up and fused together in a top-loading kiln. The pendant is then smoothed and the adjustable cord attached. 

A beautiful, hand-blown necklace which brings you a taste of the Fiji islands!

'Vonu' is the Fijian word for turtle.  This hand-painted turtle bookmark, made from traditional Fijian barkcloth or 'masi' comes in 5 colours. 

Fijian ‘masi’ is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Masi bookmark is mounted on black card, which can be gently removed from backing when ready to use.

This painting is inspired by the artist's love of Fijian sunsets. Epi often cycles to Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, just to watch the spectacular colours unfold over the horizon. In Suva too, Epi noticed on the sea wall that there are lots of couples watching the sunset. Everyone sitting in pairs, young lovers, older couples, and this happened every day. People flocked to watch - sunset love birds.

There is something beautiful about sunsets and lovers in general. For this particular piece, people who are in love can relate to it. Epi said "I actually painted the sun because I love sunsets. Then I thought to have the silhouette of the birds, two birds who are close and cosy to each other. Husband and wife, partners, lovers". 

Epi Dakua is a Nadi-based artist, having worked with Maria Rova at Sigavou Studios for 7 years. Epi has worked as a freelancer on many art projects like murals and commission orders for hotels such as Tokoriki Sheraton and the cultural centre where he produced pieces of Indian and Fijian cultural fusion.

The Bucket Bag is so-called because it's simple, stylish and great for holding 'bucket loads of stuff'!

This design features a maroon print with embroidered embellishments sewn into it.

Lovingly crafted, each piece in the RagBags Fiji range is unique, with no two pieces the same. Another inspired creation by 17 year old Anika Taylor from Suva, who set up RagBags Fiji as part of a school project. 

Beautiful Fiji Turtle greeting card, in the colours of Sunset. Hand-painted by Namana Fiji on the Coral Coast of Vitu Levu.

Cards are hand-crafted on quality card, with blank interior for your personal message. Includes envelope.

My Ocean Home Fiji is a beautiful children's book that tells the story of Tui and his Fijian friends, who explore the magical world under the sea.

Stunning illustrations by award-winning Artist Penelope Casey perfectly capture the wonder and vibrancy of Fiji.

This book will fast become your child's favourite story, beautifully told with stunning artwork, incorporating the Fijian names for each ocean friend they meet on their adventure.

Starfish, Manta Rays, Turtles, Octopus and Jellyfish are just a few of the colourful characters your child will get to know.

From start to finish, My Ocean Home Fiji shows the wonder of the Ocean and the animals who live there, ending on a lovely note of protecting the ocean home for the next visit.

The inside back cover shows more beautiful pictures of the characters in the story, with a description of each one so that your child can learn all about them.

This is a truly special children's book that will captivate all who read it - adults and children!

About Tui's Gang

Tui's Gang is a captivating and vibrant Fijian children’s brand that creates engaging and creative products through the colourful illustrations by acclaimed artist Penelope Casey.

Launching successfully with an initial focus on children’s picture books, Tui's Gang plans to continue creating picture books, along with educational resources such as flash cards and in the future other merchandise.

Tui's Gang aims to develop learning for children not only in Fiji but globally, by sharing the colours, words, sights and sounds from typically Fijian childhoods.

We aim to be well recognised and at the forefront of the Multicultural children’s books and resources genre internationally. Our goal is steady growth and consistent profitability, while still maintaining our childlike sense of fun underpinning the brand.

This wonderfully fresh and natural dried pineapple is full of Fiji sunshine!

It's made lovingly by hand with no added sugar - 100% Fiji pineapple with nothing added to it. One bag contains a medium pineapple, dried over 24 hours.
 
Dried using a special dehydrating machine with no chemicals or additives, the natural sweetness becomes concentrated, making this a delicious treat. Dehydrating gives the pineapple a slightly chewy texture. It's ideal as a snack for children and families.
  
This is a natural product which does not use any sugar, bleaching agent or additives. For natural foods, there can be variations in the shape of the product.

Fiji Coconut Milk Chocolate

Luxury Fiji Milk Chocolate bar with Coconut, made from 48% milk chocolate, dried coconut and natural vanilla. A tropical toasted island coconut bar with no artificial flavourings or preservatives.

Made from organically grown premium cacao beans - harvested and handcrafted in Fiji. This Delicious Toasted Island Coconut chocolate bar is made from Fiji dried natural coconut  and natural vanilla. Made with 48% cocoa solids, this is a sumptuous milk chocolate bar with a dreamy coconut taste.

The Fijiana Cacao Story

In 1883, the Royal Botanical Garden of England shipped its very first consignment of Trinidad cacao seeds to the South Seas. Since then, cacao has grown wild in Fiji's remote rainforests. Today, our local farmers are organically growing premium cacao, which we turn into pure, single origin dark chocolate at our island factory. Dedicated to Farmers and eco-friendly practices.

Each bar is lovingly handcrafted before it takes its final journey to you. 

Baby Jellyfish & Active Neurons Print Collage Cover up

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by the Ocean, Land and Mind. It features baby Jellyfish and active neurons.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Coverup is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Children's Tropical Summer Dress

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by the tropical colours and scenes of Fiji. It features flowers, leaves and birds, all part of Fij's beautiful scenery.

Light, bright and beautiful to wear, this stunning piece is a favourite for warm weather wear. Children will love wearing this vibrant piece - full of Fiji sunshine!

This unique Fiji inspired custom printed dress is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Fiji Islander Cushion Cover

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by Fiji's beautiful landscape. It features a gold leaf design with the text 'Fiji Islander' on the front.

Made from luxurious, thick material in shades of purple and blue, this cushion cover has gold printed detailing on the front with the leaves and text. Hidden zip at the back. A sumptuous cushion cover that will bring a touch of Fiji glamour to your home or yacht.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Cushion cover is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Kana Vinaka Cookbook

Kana vinaka means "eat well or good food" in Fijian, and is the title of Chef Colin Chung's cookbook about contemporary island cuisine.

The cookbook is split up into sections:

• Flavourings & Seasonings
• Snacks & Starters
• Salads & Soups
• Mains
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Chicken
  • Seafood
  • Vegetarian
• Sides & Accompanying dishes
• Baking, Doughs & Desserts

The cookbook features some interesting extra sections:

• Seasonality chart
• Ways to use local produce
• Produce Map
• Tourism Map
• Recipe index
• Glossary

Take a look at the images to see some sample recipes and the welcome note from Colin, explaining his vision behind the cookbook.

About Colin Chung

Throughout his forty years teaching and consulting in the islands, Colin has always promoted the use of fresh, local produce and the development of a more contemporary style of cuisine using the outstanding local produce.

Kana Vinaka is a not-for-profit initiative by Colin and a project he has taken on in the hopes of providing lasting development for the tourism and hospitality industry in Fiji.

Find out more about Colin on his website

A land of plenty

With volcanic soils, plentiful oceans, a tropical climate and an abundance of space, the Fiji Islands have an incredible ability to produce high quality seafood, meat, vegetables and fruit. Across Fiji, local markets showcase an array of products throughout the year that can be utilised in many contemporary ways. At its best, this produce is plentiful, high quality, economical, sustainable and bursting with flavour, with the potential to outshine many widely-used imported ingredients.

Queen's Rhinestone Champagne flute

With approximately 830 rhinestones, this Champagne flute really is fit for a Queen! The rhinestones catch the light perfectly, making the glass shine and sparkle. A truly stunning glass to sip champagne from!

The rhinestones wrap around the stem of the champagne flute, going all the way to the foot of the glass.

Each of the 800 plus rhinestones are applied by hand, a process which takes several hours and requires professional training. Beautifully designed and crafted by Mika, the 'Queen's' design is our super-lux Champagne flute. Perfect for Weddings, special occasions and as a gift to be treasured.

In the same range we have the 'Princess' Champagne flute which has approximately 144 rhinestones and the 'Initial' Champagne flute which has approx. 100 rhinestones depending on the 'initial' selected.

Lavender Orchid & White Lily Hair Clip

This elegant hair clip is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring a lavender orchid and white lily, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme. Everyone in your wedding party can be catered for :)

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.

Palm Tree Tapa Rhinestone Champagne flute

With approximately 263 rhinestones, this Palm Tree Champagne flute really is straight from Paradise! It's a unique memento of Fiji, adding a tropical twist to your celebrations. The rhinestones catch the light perfectly, making the glass shine and sparkle.

The Champagne flute is decorated with a Palm Tree in green and brown/gold rhinestones on the bowl. The foot of the glass is decorated with a Tapa design, in silver and gold rhinestones.

Each of the 200 plus rhinestones are applied by hand, a process which takes several hours and requires professional training. Beautifully designed and crafted by Mika, the Palm Tree design is a beautiful souvenir of Fiji. Perfect for Weddings, special occasions and as a gift to be treasured.

In the same range we have the 'Princess' Champagne flute which has approximately 144 rhinestones and the 'Initial' Champagne flute which has approx. 100 rhinestones depending on the 'initial' selected.

Fiji inspired Greeting card - Birds of Paradise flowers by Sigavou Studios.

Say it the Fijian way, with beautiful greeting cards featuring art by award-winning Fiji artist Maria Rova. Cards are printed on quality white card, with blank interior for your personal message. Front measures 5 x 7 inches; white envelope supplied.

'Ika' is the Fijian word for fish.  This hand-painted two-fish bookmark, made from traditional Fijian barkcloth or 'masi' comes in 5 colours. 

Fijian ‘masi’ is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Masi bookmark is mounted on black card, which can be gently removed from backing when ready to use.

Elegant natural necklace made out of Fijian Coconut shell

This elegant necklace is hand-made by Rako Pasefika out of Fijian coconut shell sourced from the island of Rotuma. Using naturally abundant Coconuts, each mini-button is individually shaped out of coconut shell to just the right size, before being drilled to create the perfect incision. The coconut buttons are strung together using cotton fiber chord which is hand-woven.

Each of the 30 buttons is just over 1cm in diameter, with each piece being woven together to form the intricate design. There are three rows of coconuts with 5cm of chord either side before the coconut section starts. This is a delicate piece which sits close to the neck, similar to a choker necklace.

Customs-friendly jewellery

Rako Pasefika have carefully designed their stunning pieces to ensure that the natural materials used have no customs restrictions. Each Coconut shell has been carefully sanded, oiled and polished, meaning it has been processed and poses no customs threat.

"Davui" is the Fijian word for conch shell. These beautiful shells hold a significant place in Fijian culture as ceremonial items. They are used as trumpets to announce traditional events such as the anointing of a new chief. A small hole is bored at the tip of the shell and the herald blows through this, creating a low wailing sound that seems to resonate with mysteries of an ancient oceanic past.

Fijian ‘masi’, also called barkcloth, is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Maria Rova lives in Nadi, Fiji. Her artwork is inspired by the wildlife, culture, and scenery of the Pacific, especially that of the remote island of Taveuni to the north of the Fiji group, which is home to her husband’s traditional clan. Sustained by forest and reef, Taveuni villagers still follow many of the ancient cultural practices that give Fijian people their unique identity. The artist wishes to acknowledge gratefully the impact that her Fijian family has had on her work. 

The Patchwork bag range was designed for those who love colour. Designed by the talented 17 year old Anika Taylor of RagBags Fiji in Suva, this bag has been lovingly crafted from materials that would have otherwise been wasted. Each piece in the RagBags Fiji range is unique, with no two the same. Every bag is made from recycled materials, meaning it is an environmentally friendly product. 

This Patchwork bag combines subtle tones of yellow and gold, as well as a floral fabric, giving it a sunshine feel. 

Anika's sense of style means that each unique bag she creates has character and looks beautiful. Not only are the bags one of a kind items, they have a durable lining which means the bags are made to last. 

Fiji White Chocolate with Masala and Cinnamon

Fiji Luxury White Chocolate bar with subtle Chai spices of Masala and local Cinnamon. Hand crafted with love by Fijiana Cacao with pure Cocoa Butter, Fiji sugar and natural vanilla. Tasted and selected by My Fiji Store, we believe Fijiana Cacao to be Fiji's premium chocolate company. This white chocolate bar is a favourite with our regular customers.

This Island Chai White Chocolate bar has notes of subtle spices found in the ethnic cultural experience of the Fiji Islands.

Island Chai spices are Masala and Cinnamon.

The Fijiana Cacao Story

In 1883, the Royal Botanical Garden of England shipped its very first consignment of Trinidad cacao seeds to the South Seas. Since then, cacao has grown wild in Fiji's remote rainforests. Today, our local farmers are organically growing premium cacao, which we turn into pure, single origin dark chocolate at our island factory. Dedicated to Farmers and eco-friendly practices.

Each bar is lovingly handcrafted before it takes its final journey to you.

Tui’s Gang Colouring and Activity book is a wonderful Children’s colouring-in book telling the story of Tui and his friends in Fiji.

Featuring artwork by award-winning Artist Penelope Casey, this colouring book will keep children happy and occupied for hours.

Right from the first page, which has ‘this book was coloured by’ and a space for the child’s name, this well-thought out children’s book will allow your child’s imagination to take flight to the colourful island paradise of Fiji.

The book begins with the sun coming up on Tui beating a Fijian drum (Lali) to wake everyone up. Tui takes a stroll along the beach, playing with a Davui shell and calling his friends to come meet him.

His adventure sees him taking a quick swim with his friends, before heading to the market place, another vibrant part of Fiji life.

The colouring book’s 43 pages are filled with many creative and wonderful scenes of life in Fiji as Tui goes about his day. The book showcases the beautiful animals, flowers and natural scenery, as well as the warmth and hospitality of Fijian culture.

There’s even a simple recipe for your child to follow, as well as puzzles such as connect-the-dots and a crossword. All woven together with beautiful pictures on each page waiting to be coloured in.

Penelope Casey has masterfully created a colouring in book that is fun and educational, using beautiful artwork to connect with your child and take them on their very own Fiji adventure.

About Tui's Gang

Tui's Gang is a captivating and vibrant Fijian children’s brand that creates engaging and creative products through the colourful illustrations by acclaimed artist Penelope Casey.

Launching successfully with an initial focus on children’s picture books, Tui's Gang plans to continue creating picture books, along with educational resources such as flash cards and in the future other merchandise.

Tui's Gang aims to develop learning for children not only in Fiji but globally, by sharing the colours, words, sights and sounds from typically Fijian childhoods.

We aim to be well recognised and at the forefront of the Multicultural children’s books and resources genre internationally. Our goal is steady growth and consistent profitability, while still maintaining our childlike sense of fun underpinning the brand.

Floral Dreams is a Cocoa Butter Body Balm, made to nourish your skin with all natural 'skin food'. It's a wonderful combination of natural ingredients and healing essential oils.

Made from pure Fijian Cocoa Butter, Fijian Virgin Coconut Oil, Rice Bran oil, Beeswax, natural Vitamin E and Rosemary Oil extract.

Cocoa Butter is a natural moisturizer that melts at room temperature, making it ideal for skin. It's rich in antioxidants which help fight off free-radicals, hence it's often referred to as being anti-aging.

Virgin Coconut Oil is a great skin softener. It retains the moisture content of skin, protecting skin from microbial infections. It repairs the skin and gives it a healthy glow, and also delays the aging process.

Rice Brain oil is full of antioxidants, natural emollients and vitamins B and E. It penetrate deeply into skin’s layers, nourishing it from within, making skin soft and velvety.

Beeswax forms a protective layer, locking in moisture and protecting your skin from environmental damage. It's also a natural source of Vitamin A which helps rejuvenate.

This richly nourishing body balm can be used all over your body. It has a wonderful aroma from the combination of Essential Oils used - Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Tangerine, Geranium, Palmarosa, Grapefruit, Lavender and Black Pepper. These oils have numerous health benefits, see details below.

Regular use will moisturise and condition your skin, making it smooth and supple.

Directions

Smooth over your body until absorbed, concentrating on rough dry areas. Use daily.

Customer Review

"I can personally vouch for the Cocoa Butter Body Balm. I am a factory worker and have tried numerous hand creams and this is the best I have found. All natural, and I barely use any and it goes so far. My hands are now better than ever. Even the packaging of my purchase was beautiful."

Adele Masters, Australia

Blue Plankton & Dried Leaf Beach Cover up

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by the Ocean, Land and Mind. It features Bioluminescent Plankton & Dried Leaves Print Collage.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Coverup is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Republic of Fiji Pineapple Cushion Cover

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by Fiji's beautiful landscape. It features a pineapple with the text 'Republic of Fiji' on the front.

Made from luxurious, thick material in shades of dark red, this cushion cover has gold printed detailing on the front with the pineapple and text. Hidden zip at the back. A sumptuous cushion cover that will bring a touch of Fiji glamour to your home or yacht.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Cushion cover is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Off-white Orchid, Lily & Tapa Hair Clip

This off-white hair clip with Tapa accent is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring an off-white orchid and lilly, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme.

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.

Fiji inspired greeting card - The Sleeping Giant mountain range in Nadi by Sigavou Studios.

Say it the Fijian way, with beautiful greeting cards featuring art by award-winning Fiji artist Maria Rova. Cards are printed on quality white card, with blank interior for your personal message. Front measures 5 x 7 inches; white envelope supplied.

Frangipani is a flower indigenous to Fiji. This hand-painted Frangipani bookmark, made from traditional Fijian barkcloth or 'masi' comes in 5 colours. 

Fijian ‘masi’ is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Masi bookmark is mounted on black card, which can be gently removed from backing when ready to use.

Frangipani is one of Fiji's native flowers. Epi wanted to create something different that is rarely made, so he painted a green Frangipani. There's a lovely story behind the flower, part of Fijian folk tales. This is the story of the Frangipani in the words of the artist:

"Back in the days when our forefathers first landed in Fiji, they came to Viti Levu and from there they dispersed to spread out and fill the land.

One of the family members planned to go up north to Vanua Levu with his wife. Right before they left, the chief (his grandfather) gave him a branch of the Frangipani tree. The chief told the couple "the first place you get to you plant this in remembrance of us."

So the couple left in their canoe, travelling by sea all the way to Vanua Levu with the branch of Frangipani given to them by the chief. 

Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island has 3 provinces: Bua (in the west), Macuatu (in the north-east) and Cakaudrove (in the south-east). Bua is actually the place where the couple first inhabited - Bua is the Fijian name for Frangipani. The Bua people in Vanua Levu are said to be the first inhabitants of the island." 

Each piece of this bracelet is individually created, rolled or flattened, one at a time. The pieces are baked in the kiln at over 1000 degrees Celsius for 8-10 hours, then left to cool for a day or two. Once cooled, the clay pieces are varnished and assembled using an elastic string, which means that one size will fit everyone.

There are no chemicals used in the clay, just water mixed in with the clay which is sourced from thre places in Fiji. Black clay from Wailoku in Suva, red clay from Momi in Sigatoka and white clay from Nabou Pine Forest just past Nadi.

The three types of clay are used to create a superior clay which is hard and resistant to wear and tear. You can be sure that your clay charm bracelet, made out of 3 kinds of clay from Fiji, will last and look beautiful. 

The Ageless Beauty Coconut Water Soap is hand-made using fresh Fijian coconut water to purify, tone and cleanse the skin.

Coconut water is packed with antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc. Rich in electrolytes, it’s great for hydrating the skin.

Combined with Virgin Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Soy Bean Oil, Castor Oil & natural Vitamin E, this Coconut Water soap is nourishing and rejuvenating. It contains essential oils of Patchouli and Amyris, which gives a wonderfully calming and aphrodisiac aroma.

Patchouli Essential Oil has been used for thousands of years for its tissue regenerating properties. It helps stimulate the formation of new skin cells, while fighting infections and speeding up healing.

Amyris Essential Oil has calming and relaxing properties on the nervous system, removes toxins and works as a muscle relaxant and antiseptic. It uplifts your spirit and mind, often used in meditation and therapeutic massage.

This Coconut Water soap has been lovingly hand-made using all-natural ingredients, with a four-week curing process.

About SeaStarz Naturals

SeaStarz Naturals handmade soaps are made by a Pharmacist from scratch, one small batch at a time.

They may differ slightly but we love this because it means that each batch was crafted lovingly by a real person, not mass produced in a factory. No animal testing is done - our soaps are tested by real people before we're happy to bring them to you.

Dua means One is a beautiful children's book that introduces your child to numbers as experienced by Tui and his friends on their adventures around Fiji.

Stunning illustrations by award-winning Artist Penelope Casey perfectly capture the wonder and vibrancy of Fiji.

This is a truly special children's book that will captivate all who read it - adults and children!

About Tui's Gang

Tui's Gang is a captivating and vibrant Fijian children’s brand that creates engaging and creative products through the colourful illustrations by acclaimed artist Penelope Casey.

Launching successfully with an initial focus on children’s picture books, Tui's Gang plans to continue creating picture books, along with educational resources such as flash cards and in the future other merchandise.

Tui's Gang aims to develop learning for children not only in Fiji but globally, by sharing the colours, words, sights and sounds from typically Fijian childhoods.

We aim to be well recognised and at the forefront of the Multicultural children’s books and resources genre internationally. Our goal is steady growth and consistent profitability, while still maintaining our childlike sense of fun underpinning the brand.

These earrings are made from Mother Of Pearl shell that has been ground, cut, shaped and polished to give the perfect shape of a full moon. The Mother of Pearl shells are sourced from the North of Fiji. The earrings are finished with sterling silver hoops. They are packaged in a hand-made masi pouch, made out of the inner bark of the paper Mulberry tree. Masi is a famous Fijian cloth that is beautiful and natural, and complements the MOP shells. A beautiful Fijian treasure, Mother of Pearl earrings coupled with a Masi pouch, ideal as a gift. 

Rako have carefully designed each piece so that the natural Fijian materials used have no customs restrictions. Each piece of Mother of Pearl shell has been carefully processed - this means it has been sanded, oiled and polished. 

The only materials that have customs restrictions are feathers, Clam Shell, Red Vaivai seeds and any other seeds. That's why none of the Rako jewellery range contains these items. These are truly special, hand-made pieces that are unique to Fiji and Rako's Rotuman roots.

Fiji 100% Dark Chocolate

Luxury Fiji Dark Chocolate bar with 100% cocoa solids - no dairy or sugar. Rich smooth taste from hand crafted single-origin Fiji Cocoa beans roasted to perfection by Fijiana Cacao. A deliciously pure 100% bar.

Only the best cacao beans are selected for the 100% bar. All cocoa beans are grown in Fiji by local farmers.

This 100% Cacao chocolate bar has a delicious, rich taste without the bitterness you can find in other 100% chocolate bars. With no sugar, dairy or other ingredients it's all about the delicious taste of Fiji-grown cocoa beans. 

The Fijiana Cacao Story

In 1883, the Royal Botanical Garden of England shipped its very first consignment of Trinidad cacao seeds to the South Seas. Since then, cacao has grown wild in Fiji's remote rainforests. Today, our local farmers are organically growing premium cacao, which we turn into pure, single origin dark chocolate at our island factory. Dedicated to Farmers and eco-friendly practices.

Each bar is lovingly handcrafted before it takes its final journey to you. 

Purple Coral Beach Cover Up

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by the Ocean, Land and Mind. It features Purple Coral Print Collage.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Coverup is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Republic of Fiji Bird Cushion Cover

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by Fiji's beautiful landscape. It features two birds with the text 'Republic of Fiji' on the front.

Made from luxurious, thick material in shades of dark red, this cushion cover has gold printed detailing on the front with the birds and text. Hidden zip at the back. A sumptuous cushion cover that will bring a touch of Fiji glamour to your home or yacht.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Cushion cover is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Princess Rhinestone Champagne flute

With approximately 144 rhinestones, this Champagne flute is has an elegant design which adds a bit of bling to your bubbles! The rhinestones catch the light, making the glass shine and sparkle. A lovely champagne flute that has the perfect amount of bling!

The rhinestones are featured on the stem and the foot of the champagne flute.

Each of the 100 plus rhinestones are applied by hand, a process which takes several hours and requires professional training. Beautifully designed and crafted by Mika. Perfect for Weddings, special occasions and as a gift.

In the same range we have the Queen's Champagne flute which has approximately 830 rhinestones and the 'Initial' Champagne flute which has approx. 100 rhinestones depending on the 'initial' selected.

Tropical Orchid & Lily Hair Clip

This Tropical Orchid & Lily hair clip is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring a green orchid and turquoise and pink lilies, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme.

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.

Designed by the talented 17 year old Anika Taylor of RagBags Fiji in Suva, this bag has been lovingly crafted from materials that would have otherwise been wasted. Each piece in the RagBags Fiji range is unique - every bag is made from recycled materials creating a one-of-a-kind handbag that no-one else will have. 

This Patchwork bag combines many colours and prints, creating a vibrant bag that is big enough to carry all your essentials. The Patchwork bag was designed for those who love colour. 

Anika's sense of style means that each unique bag she creates has character and looks beautiful. Not only are the bags one of a kind items, they have a durable lining which means the bags are made to last. 

This hand-painted bookmark, showing a Fijian beach at sunset, is made from traditional Fijian barkcloth or 'masi' and comes in 4 colours. 

Fijian ‘masi’ is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Masi bookmark is mounted on black card, which can be gently removed from backing when ready to use.

Loofahs are a great natural product to use for skin brushing. You can use it to dry-brush your skin before a bath or shower, which stimulates your lymph system and aids lymphatic drainage.

It helps to get the blood flowing to bring oxygen to your cells and remove toxins - perfect for when you've been sitting still for a while and need to stimulate your system!

Alternatively, you can use it damp in the bath/shower if you prefer, to exfoliate dry skin and get to those hard-to-reach areas such as your back.

When used regularly, it can be an effective anti-cellulite treatment, but skin should be dry-brushed at least 3 times a week to start seeing results.

What is a Loofah?

Loofah is a plant in the cucumber family. It is a vine with lovely beautiful yellow flowers that is very much loved by bees. A loofah sponge’s coarse texture helps with skin polishing. A fully developed fruit is very fibrous and is used as a natural body sponge.

The plant grows at the SeaStarz Naturals home in the Fiji Islands. All Loofahs are hand-picked, hand-cleaned and washed and dried under the Fijian sky in the warm sunshine.

How to use

Loofah is a great natural tool to work on cellulite areas: dry brush with loofah (upward movements toward the heart) vigorously daily and finish with hot and cold shower.

Water-based paint on masi. These little sea creatures certainly have some fascinating habits. Male seahorses take fatherhood to a level that would be the envy of many a human feminist! Males can be distinguished by a pouch, located just below their stomachs. The female deposits her eggs into this pouch, and dad is ‘pregnant’ with the babies for several weeks before they are born! 

Fijian ‘masi’, also called barkcloth, is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Maria Rova lives in Nadi, Fiji. Her artwork is inspired by the wildlife, culture, and scenery of the Pacific, especially that of the remote island of Taveuni to the north of the Fiji group, which is home to her husband’s traditional clan. Sustained by forest and reef, Taveuni villagers still follow many of the ancient cultural practices that give Fijian people their unique identity. The artist wishes to acknowledge gratefully the impact that her Fijian family has had on her work. 

This tea-light candle holder was inspired by Tai of Vanua Clay’s many freediving trips in Lau, Fiji.

This fish is called the Cumu, found close to the coral reef. The Cumu has a very strong head; when its mouth opens the whole body swells.

The Cumu was chosen for the tea-light holder because of it’s shape, which allows a tea-light candle to be placed inside its mouth.

The tea light holder creates a stunning feature for any room; a piece of Fijian marine life to brighten up your home!

Colours of Fiji is a beautiful children's book that introduces your child to colours as experienced by Tui and his friends on their adventures around Fiji.

Stunning illustrations by award-winning Artist Penelope Casey perfectly capture the wonder and vibrancy of Fiji. The inside back-cover features a summary of the colours introduced in the book, for an easy recap of the colours.

This is a truly special children's book that will captivate all who read it - adults and children!

About Tui's Gang

Tui's Gang is a captivating and vibrant Fijian children’s brand that creates engaging and creative products through the colourful illustrations by acclaimed artist Penelope Casey.

Launching successfully with an initial focus on children’s picture books, Tui's Gang plans to continue creating picture books, along with educational resources such as flash cards and in the future other merchandise.

Tui's Gang aims to develop learning for children not only in Fiji but globally, by sharing the colours, words, sights and sounds from typically Fijian childhoods.

We aim to be well recognised and at the forefront of the Multicultural children’s books and resources genre internationally. Our goal is steady growth and consistent profitability, while still maintaining our childlike sense of fun underpinning the brand.

Fiji Kava Chocolate

Luxury Fiji Chocolate bar made from extra fine Kava powder and 55% dark chocolate. Hand crafted by Fijiana Cacao.

Kava is a ceremonial drink in the South Pacific. No artificial flavourings or preservatives.

Made from organically grown premium cacao beans - harvested and handcrafted in Fiji.

The Fijiana Cacao Story

In 1883, the Royal Botanical Garden of England shipped its very first consignment of Trinidad cacao seeds to the South Seas. Since then, cacao has grown wild in Fiji's remote rainforests. Today, our local farmers are organically growing premium cacao, which we turn into pure, single origin dark chocolate at our island factory.Dedicated to Farmers and eco-friendly practices.

Each bar is lovingly handcrafted before it takes its final journey to you. 

Blue Coral Beach Cover up

This hand-drawn print by Sonam Sapra was inspired by the Ocean, Land and Mind. It features Blue Coral Print Collage.

This unique and exotic Fiji inspired Custom Printed Coverup is 100% Fijian Designed and Made.

Initial Rhinestone Champagne flute

With approximately 100 rhinestones in the initial of your choice, this Champagne flute is elegant and beautiful. The rhinestones catch the light perfectly, making the initial shine and sparkle. A lovely personalised Champagne flute.

Select which initial you'd like, each glass is made to order and takes 3-4 days to customise. See the attached image for font style.

Each of the rhinestones are applied by hand, a process which takes several hours and requires professional training. Beautifully designed and crafted by Mika. Perfect for Birthdays, Weddings and as special gifts.

In the same range we have the 'Princess' Champagne flute which has approximately 144 rhinestones and the 'Queen's' Champagne flute which has approx. 830 rhinestones.

Multi-coloured Orchid & Lily Hair Clip

This Multi-coloured Orchid & Lily hair clip is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring a pink orchid and orange and purple lilies, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme.

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.

Fiji inspired greeting card - Fijian Canoe at Sea - Journey of the Vaka by Sigavou Studios.

Say it the Fijian way, with beautiful greeting cards featuring art by award-winning Fiji artist Maria Rova. Cards are printed on quality white card, with blank interior for your personal message. Front measures 5 x 7 inches; white envelope supplied.

This is the largest of the Hobo bags, allowing you to carry just about anything you need for a day on the go. Hobo bags were designed to vary in size, to suit pretty much anything you could possibly wear. 

Striking with its pink fabric and white elephants, this Hobo bag is fun and fresh, and will brighten up any outfit. Made from durable material so that you can comfortably carry your items.

Yet another great creation from 'Young Achiever of the Year 2015', Anika Taylor, who started RagBags Fiji as a school project.

These earrings are made out of dried pandanus leaves woven together and hand painted to give them colour.

The pandanus leaf is used for mats, and traditional purposes on different islands in the Pacific. Rako are using it for jewellery and clothing. The woven pandanus is attached to sterling silver jump rings and hooks to create the finished earrings.

“Vonu” is the Fijian word for turtle, painted here in the cool colours of our tropical waters. Turtles are revered in island legends as symbols of wisdom and blessing. Though their numbers have been dwindling, greenback, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles still visit Fiji’s beaches to breed as they journey through the Pacific Ocean along ancient migratory paths. 

Fijian ‘masi’, also called barkcloth, is produced by village women on islands such as Vatulele. A renewable resource, masi is made by harvesting strips of bark from specially grown paper-mulberry trees. Each piece takes days to process, involving repeated pounding, soaking and stretching. These traditional skills are passed on from generation to generation, with certain clans being considered the experts in masi-making. The uneven quality of the masi reflects its handmade origin.

Maria Rova lives in Nadi, Fiji. Her artwork is inspired by the wildlife, culture, and scenery of the Pacific, especially that of the remote island of Taveuni to the north of the Fiji group, which is home to her husband’s traditional clan. Sustained by forest and reef, Taveuni villagers still follow many of the ancient cultural practices that give Fijian people their unique identity. The artist wishes to acknowledge gratefully the impact that her Fijian family has had on her work. 

This soap holder is based on the purple frangipani which is shaped like a star. It’s slightly smaller than the other soap holders, giving it a more elegant look and feel, like the flower.

The drainage hole in the centre means it’s ideal for keeping your soap dry and looking beautiful. 

72% Fiji Dark Chocolate

Made from organically grown premium cacao beans - harvested and handcrafted in Fiji. This 72% Cacao chocolate bar has complex notes of nuts, honey and orchard.

The Fijiana Cacao Story

In 1883, the Royal Botanical Garden of England shipped its very first consignment of Trinidad cacao seeds to the South Seas. Since then, cacao has grown wild in Fiji's remote rainforests. Today, our local farmers are organically growing premium cacao, which we turn into pure, single origin dark chocolate at our island factory. Dedicated to Farmers and eco-friendly practices.

Each bar is lovingly handcrafted before it takes its final journey to you.

Exfoliating, rejuvenating, moisturizing Fijian sugar coffee scrub & mask with essential oils, brown Fiji sugar, cocoa and spices. It has natural properties to rejuvenate and keep your skin glowing all day long.

Performed regularly, a Coffee Glory Scrub can make your skin look and feel healthier and softer, and will keep your entire body looking and feeling its best.

Directions:

With gentle circular movements, massage the scrub into your skin. Leave to dry for 5-10 minutes so all the ingredients can benefit your skin. Rinse with warm water.

Your skin will feel so silky and smooth that you may want to skip applying any after shower moisturizer. Follow with a light body wash if you have oily/combination skin.

Coffee Glory Scrub can be used twice a week or every other day, depending on the skin type.

Learn the Numbers Flash Cards are a beautiful set of cards which show the numbers with illustrations.

Learning numbers can be fun for all ages! These 10 beautifully illustrated flash cards will capture the imagination of users, while being a fun and educational way to learn the numbers 1-10 in English & Fijian.

Stunning illustrations by award-winning Artist Penelope Casey perfectly capture the wonder and vibrancy of Fiji.

These flash cards are a special tool to that will allow children to learn numbers whilst also being captivated by the beautiful illustrations of life in Fiji.

About Tui's Gang

Tui's Gang is a captivating and vibrant Fijian children’s brand that creates engaging and creative products through the colourful illustrations by acclaimed artist Penelope Casey.

Launching successfully with an initial focus on children’s picture books, Tui's Gang plans to continue creating picture books, along with educational resources such as flash cards and in the future other merchandise.

Tui's Gang aims to develop learning for children not only in Fiji but globally, by sharing the colours, words, sights and sounds from typically Fijian childhoods.

We aim to be well recognised and at the forefront of the Multicultural children’s books and resources genre internationally. Our goal is steady growth and consistent profitability, while still maintaining our childlike sense of fun underpinning the brand.

Yellow Orchid & Lily Hair Clip

This Yellow Orchid & Lily hair clip is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring a yellow orchid and lily, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme.

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.

The designs on this fish wall hanging are based on the masi/tapa design (more commonly referred to as Masi in Fiji). Because Tai is from the Lau group of islands, they call the design Tapa, a slight regional difference in name. Masi/tapa is the paper made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree. This is a standard masi design for Fijian printing.

Tapa/masi cloth designs are traditionally found in wall hangings, but Tai said 'why not incorporate them into our pottery?'. This gives the Vanua Clay pieces a unique edge; each piece is a culmination of the diverse creativity and beauty seen around Fiji by Tai and Lavenia.  

Red Orchid & Lily Hair Clip

This Red Orchid & Lily hair clip is handmade in Fiji by Pawpaw Patch. Featuring a red orchid and lily, it's a great hair accessory for any occasion. Made from silk flowers.

We have several colour options available in this style, please contact us if you'd like the hair clip customised. We can make to order based on your colour scheme.

Flower hair clips are popular as wedding accessories for Brides, Bridesmaids and flower girls. We also do buttonhole flowers upon request to match your theme.

About Pawpaw Patch

Pawpaw Patch is a small, home based business specialising in tropical styled hairclips and head leis. It is owned and operated by Michelle, who in late 2015 began making hairclips for herself and family members as she was unable to source beautiful, tropical looking hairclips locally.

Pawpaw Patch hairclips and headleis have become increasingly popular with both the young and older women of Fiji and those with island ties living abroad.

We're happy to work with Michelle to make these wonderful, island inspired accessories available to buy online at My Fiji Store.