The company traces its rope hammock to 1889, when riverboat captain Joshua John Ward wove a cooler, more comfortable alternative to canvas cots on Pawleys Island, and it still bills itself on "130 Years of Quality." Hammocks are hand-knotted from cotton or DuraCord rope on oak spreader bars, with pillows, stands, and porch swings made in the same Lowcountry workshops.
Best for Hand-knotted rope hammocks and porch swings
This Pawleys Island gallery represents a roster of American and international painters and sculptors, with a particular showing of natural-history and coastal-wildlife work; it is also listed among galleries affiliated with the Artists for Conservation network. The gallery mounts rotating exhibitions and artist events through its own site rather than operating as a multi-artist consignment shop.
Local artist Vida Miller opened this custom frame shop and gallery in 1980, and forty-plus years on it is still known as the largest, most experienced framer on the south end of the Grand Strand. The gallery sells original artwork, prints, and gifts by a roster of Lowcountry artists alongside its framing services.
L. Mae Boutique and its sister label Wild Mabel share a colourful Pawleys Island store stocking preppy and boho women's clothing, jewelry and accessories from brands like THML and Free People. Shoppers can browse in person on Litchfield Drive or order from the online store.
Best for Women's fashion, dresses, jewelry, boutique
Owner Mary Beth Pope opened this market in 2010, growing a roadside produce stand into a general store and artisan collective that sells local vegetables, grass-fed meat, and take-away casseroles alongside handmade linens, fused-glass ornaments, and sweetgrass baskets. It functions as a showcase for regional farmers and craftspeople rather than a souvenir shop.
Best for Local produce, sweetgrass baskets, and handmade goods
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