The things you will remember most about the places you visit in the Caribbean are the beautiful scenes, delectable food and the delightful people. Here is a selection of gift and souvenir remembrances that will aid in reliving those memories until the next time when you can return ...
Curated links:
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
(The) Bahamas
Barbados
- Barbados Arts and Crafts (visitbarbados.org)
Explore the arts and crafts shops of Barbados and enjoy a world of bespoke tropical island art made with love and skill.
- Barbados Art and Crafts (Fun Barbados)
Barbados has an interesting art and craft world that often blends Afro-Caribbean with Western influences for an especially unique impact. Other work focuses on a specific effect stemming from one of those 'worlds'. There is a vibrant art community here that embraces virtually all media, from watercolours to paper-making, and in the craft arena, you can find basketry, mahogany carvings, shell work, jewellery, fine wood and metal sculpture and pottery work.
- Design Caribbean, St Michael (formerly The Caribbean Gift and Craft Show (CGCS))
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
- Cuba Art Market(s) (cuba4travel.com)
The Cuban arts and crafts are colourful and imaginative. Paintings and embroideries are unique, as well as the pieces of jewellery made of black corals. Another characteristic Cuban product found on the exchange markets are the statues of Virgin Mary made of plaster, painted by hand with pompous colours and the innocent style. Cuba Art Markets are found in several cities in Cuba.
- Cuban art (Wikipedia)
Cuban art is an exceptionally diverse cultural blend of African, South American, European, and North American elements, reflecting the diverse demographic makeup of the island.
- Handicraft Market, Old Havana, Cuba: An Overview by Authentic Cuba Travel®
- Handicraft Markets (Cuba Travel Guide @ traveldir.co)
Located down on the waterfront close to the railway station, you’ll find Havana’s biggest handicraft market. This market has by far the best selection of handicrafts in one place. You’ll find a number of artwork sellers who will prepare your painting for travel. Or maybe buy some leather souvenirs, tee shirts, caps, cigar boxes and much more.
- Not just rum, cigars and revolution: A look at Cuban arts and crafts by Pierre Rossini Jacques, 2017
"Exotic is not a matter of how far products come from; it’s all about cultural significance, or how much items we buy represent a different culture, traditions and livelihood".
Dominica
Dominican Republic
- Arts & Crafts
Dominican arts and crafts reflect the country’s history and eclectic mélange of inhabitants. The Taino, Spanish, and African legacies have continued in numerous provinces around the country.
- Dominican art (Wikipedia)
Dominican art comprises all the visual arts and plastic arts made in Dominican Republic.
Dutch Caribbean:
French Caribbean:
Grenada
- Art Fabrik, Grenada
Best handpainted batik on the Caribbean Isle of Spice! Creative and exciting batik fashion, wearable art and craft with designs inspired by the tropics. Quirky boutique.
- Grenada Art & Craft Tour
Explore the island’s art scene, meet the artists, and search for gifts and souvenirs on this fascinating Grenada art and craft tour, with Caribbean Horizons.
- Susan Mains Art Gallery: Contemporary Art from the Caribbean
We are a Caribbean Gallery, telling our own stories. Exhibiting regionally and internationally, we know that art has the power to be an ambassador, and the expressions of our own people are amazing. Founded 2002.
Haiti
- Bijou Lakay
- Caribbean Craft
Home Decor With A Caribbean Flair: We design beautiful decorative accessories goods from recycled material to make your home uniquely enjoyable. Inspired greatly by nature, our home décor collections light up your interior, bringing it to life. Preserving our cultural heritage we share with the world our rich culture letting our artisans design contemporary and modern handmade pieces drawing from our ancient and traditional techniques.
- Choublac, Caribbean Island Apparel
Jamaica
- Jamaican Art and Craft @ About Jamaica (slow to load)
Jamaican art is a rich mixture of sources, rhythm and styles, forming an endless fascinating cultural mirror. It is vibrant and full of cultural spirit. It reflects the lively mix of music, races, social levels and cultural sources.
Rêve Jewellery & Accessories, Kingston
Rêve is taken from the French word French word “Rêver” to dream”. RÊVE Jewellery & Accessories® is an international award-winning family owned jewellery brand launched in Kingston, Jamaica in 2006 by sibling entrepreneurs Duane and Teasea Bennett.
Miscellaneous:
Montserrat
- Arts and Crafts: Montserrat Tourism Division
Montserrat’s history and culture is proudly reflected in its rich tapestry of art and craft. This can be seen in our national wear that features the madras fabric and is symbolic of our African and Irish heritage. Local artisans create amazing pieces from the calabash fruit and other materials, while our painters and sculptors are inspired by nature and the magnificent views available from almost anywhere on the island. Includes list of craft and souvenir shops.
- Sanctuary Arts and Crafts, Salem (facebook)
- Woolcock's Craft & Photo Gallery (facebook)
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks and Caicos
- Alvernas Craft Market, Providenciales (Visit TCI)
Alverna’s Craft Market features tiny octagonal craft huts, and is one of the oldest tourist-oriented shopping sites on Providenciales. Authentic Turks and Caicos gifts are available at some shops, however, any of the items offered for sale here are handmade items from Haiti, including sheet metal art that's either bronzed or brightly painted, jewelry, and hardwood carvings.
- Art Provo (Turks and Caicos Tourism)
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Discovering Local Creators and Artisans in Turks and Caicos (The Venetian on Grace Bay, 2018)
Here is a short guide to shopping locally in Turks and Caicos. More than souvenirs, these shops offer unique treasures that will provide a great reminder of your experience here in our corner of the Caribbean.
- Paradise Arts (Turks and Caicos Tourism)
United States Virgin Islands
Articles about Caribbean Arts & Culture
- ACU|BIEN: Changing the way we view ourselves and each other. Changing the way the world views the Caribbean. The platform for discerning Caribbean-centric Lifestyles, Caribbean Luxury and Island life. ACUBIEN reflects the plurality of Caribbean peoples, Caribbean Diaspora and our beautiful Caribbean islands.
- An analysis of the art and craft sector and its potential for sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean by Willard Phillips, Delena Indar and Elizabeth Thorme, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), 2017 (LC/TS.2017/150)
This paper examines the nature of the strong linkages between the art and craft sector and the tourism sector in the particular context of the Caribbean, by undertaking a survey of the sub-regional art and craft sector, as well as a case study value chain analysis of two Caribbean countries -Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.
- Arts & Crafts / Artists / Galleries & Gift Shops in Caribbean & Central America: Super Yacht Guide Services
- Canadian-Caribbean Arts Network: The Canadian-Caribbean Arts Network is an alliance of artists, artistic organizations and professionals of Caribbean heritage. We are interested in the presentation and promotion of creative products inspired by the art and culture of the Caribbean.
- Caribbean Artists A - Z by Petrine Archer, Caribbean art historian
- Caribbean Art by Romeo Downer
These paintings are mainly of the people and places of the Caribbean sold directly by the artist.
- Caribbean Art Oil paintings and prints of typical people and places of the region.
- Caribbean Art (Wikipedia)
- Creative industries @ OECS
- Fashion for livelihoods: a collaboration between Caribbean islands (Google Arts & Culture)
- Fibre And Decorative Craft, Caribbean Art Guide
- Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian, The National Museum of the American Indian | George Gustav Heye Center | New York, NY
- Paintings of the Caribbean
- Repeating Islands - News and commentary on Caribbean culture, literature, and the arts
- Caribbean & Co. » The ultimate guide to Caribbean culture, lifestyle and luxury brands. Hosted by Ursula Petula Barzey. Based in Bromley, UK.
- Caribbean Countries from Every Culture
- The Best of Culture in Caribbean (The Culture Trip)
- The Craft Sector In Tourism, Association of Caribbean States (ACS)
A large number of tourists seek out unique souvenirs from their visits to Caribbean islands.
- The Finer Pieces - Caribbean Artists
- Traditional Crafts & Artisans Directory (Six Artisans)
Alongside the built heritage and archaeological sites of the region, traditional crafts represent a key element in the transmission of culture from one generation to the next.
This directory provides descriptions and contact information about the skilled practitioners who keep time-honored Caribbean traditions alive. Help support the region’s craft traditions by patronizing them.
Links are provided for convenience. Not responsible for content of external links. This is not an exhaustive list.
©
Alan Barry Ginn, January 2022 (January 2008), Trademarks are the property of their respective rights holder.
