Nantucket may be a small island, but shopping is big here. Pack an empty suitcase to accommodate all your finds. This is especially true in the off-season, when mark-downs make everything even more irresistible.
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Nantucket Basket Works
Even non-basket-collectors can spot an authentic Nantucket basket a mile away – the meticulously fine weave and exacting design are a dead giveaway. Call ahead to visit the studio.
11 First Way; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-228-9493; www.alanswreed.com
Tags:trendy | expensive | specialty
Island Weaves
Local artist, Karin Ganga Sheppard transforms her passion for weaving into heirloom throws, rugs, shawls, scarves, and even baby blankets. Call ahead to visit the studio.
44 ½ Hooper Farm Rd.; Nantucket Town, MA; 508-825-9771; www.islandweaves.com
Tags:smart splurge | expensive
Vanessa Noel
Shoes, shoes, glorious, glamorous shoes – if you don’t know what all the buzz is about, it’s time to find out.