| Envision
yourself chatting with local crafts-people displaying their handmade items
made right here in |
| the
Virgin Islands. A wonderful addition to a Caribbean setting.
These participants are paid a flat rate |
| for
bringing their own equipment and materials, set-up and demonstration.
Any monies realized from |
| the
sale of their goods remain with the artisan. |
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| These
friendly people will delight you with their stories about their specialized
crafts, their heritage and |
| their
travels both here and abroad. And it's a wonderful opportunity for
your guests to do their one-stop |
| shopping
for unique gifts for themselves and friends, which you can't find in stores.
Or you can choose |
| to
purchase enough for your valued guests to receive as gifts. Whichever
way you decide to go, they |
| are
sure to delight everyone. |
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| Gwen's
U.S. Virgin Islands Historical Dolls - |
| Gwendolyn
Harley has been fascinating folks for years with her |
| handmade
iguanas, donkeys, market ladies, French men and French |
| lady
dolls. Each doll has a tag explaining who he or she is and has |
| been
named by Gwendolyn. She adds "lyn" from her name to any name |
| she
uses such as Dianalyn, Jessicalyn, etc. |
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| Taste
of Paradise - |
| Cheryl
Miller uses traditional West Indian methods to make local fruit |
| jams
and jellies. You might have the opportunity to sample from a |
| simmering
pot of Eastern Caribbean Mango Chutney or her award- |
| winning
Hot Sauce! |
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| Island
Fragrance - |
| Gail
Garrison brings her expertise in the field of merchandising to |
| create
fragrances and toiletries that represent the Virgin Islands. |
| Wherever
possible, she uses recycled and eco-friendly materials in |
| her
packaging. You will be delighted when you try her After Bath |
| Splashes
in scents, such as mango, frangipani, etc. |
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| Justin
Todman's Hand Made Thatch Brooms - |
| "Old
Styles are the Best. Old ways pass the Test." Justin's displays |
| will
delight you with all different-sized brooms made out of thatch palm |
| and
the birch tree festively decorated with feathers, etc. Or take home |
| a
broom topped with a parrot or butterfly, all fashioned by Justin's very |
| talented
hands. |
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