What was once a mere idea, now stands as a dream made flesh as five enterprising artisans celebrated the opening of Nassau’s first “Craft Cottage,” last Saturday at Doongalik Studios.
It was many years ago when Craft Cottage proprietor and artisan Sonia Rolle met the late Jackson Burnside III and became encouraged by his inspiring words. As Ms Rolle recounts, Mr Burnside approached her with words of encouragement to take her craft further.
Ms Rolle reached out to Sharon Johnson, Sosefina Christie, Nadine Ramphal and Rukenya Nash.
The new cottage for the artists is an iconic Jackson Burnside original design that reinvents old Bahamian architecture. The structure is full of colour and character, consistent with the flavor and style of the new occupants.
Highlight items sold in the cottage include native straw bags, pendant scarves, painted glasses, sea glass mobiles, soaps and oils and unique jewelry.
