The talented artisans of the island of Andros, North and Central, have a history of producing amazing hand made woven straw products that are treasured all around the world. We are proud to be able to feature these artisans with their products to introduce you to this unique basketry that has been passed down through generations in these communities, so that you too can become a collector of these unique products!

Please take a moment to watch this 15 minutes Creative Nassau documentary entitled “Strawcraft of The Bahamas” (2015) that chronicles the history of Bahamian straw and find out how for decades the artisans have made a living from these creative talents!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMHFPTGtJR4&feature=youtu.be

RED BAYS ANDROS ARTISANS

CENTRAL ANDROS ARTISANS

  • SHENIEQUA BARR

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • FREDRICKA BOWLEG

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • LaSHAE COLEBROOKE

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • LAVENIA COLEBROOKE

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • MELVITIS COLEBROOKE

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • PEGGY COLEBROOKE

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • NORMA JANE KNOWLES

    Straw Weaver Red Bays Coordinator

  • AGNES MARSHALL

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • SHARON MOSS

    Straw Weaver Red Bays

  • CHARLENE BRAYNEN

    Coconut Artisan Central Andros

  • GIANNA BOWE

    Conch Jewelry Central Andros

  • FLORIDAMAE GIBSON

    Jewelry Artisan Central Andros

  • HYACINTH HANNA

    Shell jewelry Central Andros Coordinator

  • STEPHEN HANNA

    Conch artisan Central Andros

  • TOMASITA LEADON

    Household Artisan Central Andros

  • NH-CHOIRA MACKEY

    Straw Weaver Central Andros

  • LAVONNE NEYMOUR

    Jewelry Artisan Central Andros

  • SHERECE NEYMOUR

    Straw Weaver Central Andros

  • DIANE SIEBERT

    Jewelry Artisan Central Andros

  • SHENICA SMITH

    Wood Artist Central Andros

  • GENEVA WILSON

    Straw Artisan Central Andros