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Sugarcane Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork
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Crafted with the sweet taste of Caribbean Sugarcane in mind, the bright scarlet jumbie bead seeds add just the right amount of flair to remind Antiguan, Barbudan, and Caribbean peoples alike of one of their favourite natural snacks. In contrast, the depth of the brown Wild Tamarind seeds reminds us of the dark past associated with sugar cane for its crucial role in slavery throughout the Caribbean.
These artistic expressions are botanical in nature and are unique to the twin-island Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. This scenic space in the Caribbean sea is home to 100,000 persons and was initially inhabited by Amerindians. The island has a past binding its people to a history of enslavement. As exemplified by the Botaniqué line of products, traditional artisanship is one of the few remaining intangible cultural skills that keep the island’s heritage alive.
This item is from our Sui Generis line. Sui Generis is a Latin-derived phrase meaning one of a kind, which summarizes the pieces of this collection. Every Sui Generis piece is unique and has a stock of one. If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs in the creation of a custom item (email to inquire), as with all our wares. Still, these specific pieces you must buy while you can before they’re gone forever.
- Creator:Louise Edwards and Team
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- Date of Manufacture:2022
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- Seller Location:Oxford, MD
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