What to expect
The pieces by Thoughts Stained Glass are made here in the studio of the couple who founded it. The handcrafted glasswork includes glass fish, clocks, mirrors, bowls and Tiffany-style lamps. The inspiration comes from the colours and shapes of the flora and fauna of the Seychelles.
This is a working studio rather than a pure shop. In 2015 the Seychelles News Agency described it as the only stained glass studio in the Seychelles, founded by a South African couple who settled on Mahé. The pieces are made from recycled glass. What stands out is how the studio blends several shades within a single colour, blue or pink for example. This makes the bowls, windows and mobiles look livelier than plain single-colour glass.
Getting there
The studio is in Bel Air above Victoria, on Bel Air Road. From the town centre, head towards the mountains. The easiest way to get there is by taxi or hire car. For which bus route stops closest, it is best to ask at the bus station in Victoria, as we could not confirm a current timetable.
Parking
There is a sign for the glass studio by the road, but it is a poor place to stop. One visitor reported in 2017 that you can drive up the long driveway and park at the top. Whether that is still the case today, check with the studio when you get in touch.
Opening times, prices and payment
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 to 13:00 |
| Sunday | by appointment only |
Prices: According to the studio, the average price for pieces on sale is SCR 400 (as of November 2026, not rechecked). In our experience larger lamps and bowls cost more, so ask on site.
The following payment methods are accepted:
- Cash: euros, rupees (SCR), US dollars, Swiss francs
- Mastercard
- Visa
Contact: Thoughts Stained Glass, Bel Air, Mahé, Seychelles. Email: thoughts@seychelles.net
Tips and nearby sights
According to the 2015 report, Thoughts pieces are also sold in craft shops in the centre of Victoria and at the airport. If you have time, the trip to the studio is still worthwhile, because you can see the full selection and how the glass is made. If you plan to take glass home on your flight, have it packed carefully and carry it in your hand luggage.
There are more places to visit nearby in and around Victoria: the Bel Air Cemetery, the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, the Seychelles Natural History Museum, the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market and the Victoria Clocktower. You will find more crafts at the Craft Kiosks on the Esplanade, at Domaine de Val des Prés and at the Michael Adams Studio. Large-format coloured glass can be seen in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. For more places on the island, see Mahé.
