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The variety is quite mind-boggling: items made of driftwood. polished wood, straw work; handbags, jewelery, shell accessories; ornaments, mirrors and
mosaics; paintings, books and prints - and much more.
| STRAWORK Bahama Art's hand-plaited straw comes
from The Bahamas' Out Island called Long Island. Each bag is unique and the straw is a long. lasting, high quality variety. Bags are lined with the hand made batik: beautiful
Androsia Fabric. They are the official clothiers of the Ministry of Tourism. Bags come with a selection of straps, handles,
designs and fasteners to suit your preference. |
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| SHELLWORK You'll see fine hand-crafted shell work fashioned
into large decorative sconces, candelabras, mirrors, centerpieces, lamps and ornaments. And from $10 or so you can buy smaller items such as magnets. napkin rings, candle holders
and bag and hair accessories. |
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JEWELERY Bahama Art's tables are a feast for the eyes where you'll see shells, seeds, stones-native to The
Bahamas- hand worked into fine jewelry. Local artists have found inspiration from whelks, conch, abalone as well as native woods, seeds, nuts, pine cones and pods. Mother-of-
pearl scintillates among beautiful blues, rich reds and warm ambers.
You'll see dream-catcher earrings in silver and rolled gold imbedded in earth stones; hammered copper and silver fashioned into sets of earrings,
brooches, necklaces and rings.
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| WOODCRAFT Men will also be impressed with unique gifts such
as the turned wooden pens. chiseled boats and rounded cheese boards, built from native wood such native pine, mahogany and wild tamarind. Vases and bowls; cutting boards and
coasters; even childrens spinning tops-there's something for everyone. |
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| CHRISTMAS GIFTS Most tImely are the Christmas tree ornaments
and wreaths made of shells, sand dollars and junkanoo dolls. There's plenty of affordable and "safe" ideas among the home-made Bahamian jams, jellies and chutneys, pickled onions
and hot sauces. |
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| FOR WALLS You'll find scenic original paintings, quality
reproductions and historic prints, either framed, unframed or matted, both large and small. Old prints, etchings, photos, lythographs and maps can take you back centuries. Scenes
of Nassau and its harbour show what town looked like as far back as the late 1700s. One shows Vendue House, the famous slave market, and another depicts The British Colonial hotel
on fire In 1921. |
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| BOOKS Books have been chosen for their general interest or
beautiful photography. Topics range from Bahamian, educational, historical, poetry, recipies and scenes-all written by Bahamians who live here. They range in price from $14 to
$55. |
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| MOSAICS Among the most captivating items on the walls are
unique mosaics and collages using papier mache, paint, sea glass, wood, seeds and other natural products. Themes range from marine life and landscapes to modern
abstracts. |
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| THE OBVIOUS & SURPRISES You'll find the expected--such
as lotions, candles and soaps; all with a distinctive. handmade difference. And you'll have discoveries such as the quilts and animals made from "Androsia" batiks. |
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Indeed, distinctiveness shows up every where in feather art, dream catchers and bonsai. Check out mobiles of wood, shells or stained-glass, and ask to see
the sea glass jewelry; a favourite of divers.
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