A Well
Crafted
Event
this fall, the caribbean gift and craft sories. eight companies from Barbados,
show will celebrate its 15th anniversary haiti, Dominica and Jamaica will hold
at the Sherbourne conference centre in their regional launches at the show,
Barbados. on october 2nd - 5th, 250 proving just how important this
regional artisans and over 300 trade buy- event has become in the industry.
ers will converge on this sunny little island the event begins long in advance
in the spirit of promoting local designers of the actual show, with official launches competitiveness of caribbean com-
and forging new connections and promotional visits in selected panies. With the substantial support of
in the region. the theme markets. these special events, firstcaribbean international Bank as the
this year is “celebrating along with preparatory seminars for main corporate sponsor of the cgcS, this
handmade Designs and hopeful exhibitors, are designed to event is sure to have a banner year.
caribbean traditions”, a tribute create buzz in the region long before the
to the stories, inspirations, and official opening. When the show finally For a more detailed schedule of events,
origins that set the works of begins on october 2nd, the first two visit the cgcs website at www.carib-
these regional designers apart days are reserved exclusively for trade beangiftandcraft.com, or for more
from mass-produced merchan- buyers only. transactions are made easy details on getting to Barbados, visit
dise. to date, the location has with banking services, internet, customs airJamaica.com
rotated amongst participat- brokerage and export certification
ing countries, including on site. once the business is
antigua and Barbuda, out of the way, the exhibitors
St. maarten, Saint turn an eye to delighting the
lucia, grenada, and public. the showroom is laid
St. kitts and nevis. out in a convenient format
With its return to that facilitates easy browsing
Barbados, the show with exhibits arranged in major
is sure please long time product categories and a dedi-
participants and newcom- cated fashion hall section. fashion
ers as well. shows take place throughout the weekend,
the show features handcrafted prod- showcasing original creations from the
ucts from the english, french, Spanish and most talented regional designers in an exu-
Dutch caribbean, and includes an exten- berant and colourful runway presentation.
sive array of products including apparel, the opening ceremony and awards show
basketry, ceramics and pottery, glassware, are not to be missed events, while attrac-
jewellery, artwork, specialty foods, and tions like art auctions and caribbean Soup
decorative accessories. awards are given Day offer something for everyone.
for “Best of Show”, “Best new product” the show is organized by caribbean
and “Best new Designer” along with sever- export, a regional organisation of
al other exciting prizes. a new division has cariforum which strives to develop and
also been added this year for home acces- promote trade services to increase the
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