Trading in Paramaribo since 1936, Kirpalani's is Suriname's sprawling department store, its Domineestraat and Pengelstraat floors stocked with everything from furniture and appliances to fabric, toys and cosmetics. Shoppers can browse in person across four city locations or order online for free delivery.
Best for Department store, furniture, electronics, household
For over three decades Readytex has represented Suriname's contemporary artists, filling its Steenbakkerijstraat rooms with paintings, sculpture and mixed-media work priced for collectors and browsers alike. The gallery sells directly on-site and online, championing nineteen emerging and established Surinamese names.
Best for Art gallery, Surinamese art, paintings, sculpture
This Maagdenstraat shop gathers Suriname's handmade craft under one roof, from Maroon tembe woodwork and Indigenous maluana discs to serving trays and flag-printed totes. Prices are marked in Surinamese dollars and everything can be carried out in person or ordered through the online store.
Best for Crafts, souvenirs, Maroon woodwork, handmade