Made in Here’s a sneak peek at some delightful hidden gems that are created locally with the heart and soul of Barbadians.
The Green Monkey Chocolatier
Suga Apple
Suga Apple Swim Sexy swimmies that suit all shapes! Created in 2014 by Kimberly Angoy, the brand offers versatile swimwear, with mix and match pieces and reversible suits. The brand features styles like cross ties, high cuts and high waists, V necks, zips, fits, flares, tropical, vibrant colours, iridescent mermaid prints and a playful inclusion of non-traditional swimsuit materials like velvet. Kim’s unique approach to the design and construction of her swimwear has already landed her a spot on the pages of OK! Magazine, Elle UK, Cosmopolitan UK garnering her a growing international following. With a mixture of clean lines, vibrant colours and rich texture Suga Apple swimwear is definitely designed for fun while tanning your Suga Apple! Sneak a peek at Kim’s swimwear designs on sugaappleswim.com or by following @sugaappleswim on Instagram.
The Green Monkey Chocolatier A wide variety of local handmade creations designed to satisfy the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. The Green Monkey Chocolatier is a unique Barbadian chocolate and confectionary company that creates each confectionary in small batches with only fresh ingredients using traditional artisan methods. Their wide range of artisanal chocolate temptations include the popular Salted Caramel Truffle Collection, the Rum Collection of truffles and tropical ganache flavours such as mango and passion fruit. Along with their chocolates, you can also find exquisite macarons, luxury candy, gourmet teas, candles and much more. For more details visit them online at thegreenmonkeychocolatier.com and follow them on Instagram @thegreenmonkeychocolatier
Monumental Watches Sleek and stylish wrist wear made with quality materials and timeless love. Barbadian founder Darnel Greenidge’s appreciation for horology was inherited from his grandmother, Esther Greenidge. Having completed his exams, in honour of her passing, he sought out the perfect watch as a congratulatory gift to himself for a job well done. Finding none of the watches within his limited budget complimented the lifestyle he desired, he was then inspired to create the Monumental Watches brand; an accessible luxury brand that features watches, bands and accompanying bracelets that accentuate your wrist game. For more information check out monumentalwatches.com
Atelier M
Bath and body from Marsha’s heart and soul. These Barbadian-made natural body treats are created to encourage and prioritise luxurious self-care. Atelier M’s soap bars are formulated with carefully sourced, sustainable, natural ingredients, and an aromatherapeutic blend of essential oils, intended to transform shower time into a meditative, luxurious experience. Many of the bars are dedicated to Marsha’s heritage and tell a story wrapped in the historic culture of a late generation. Her late grandmother is represented in “Cynt E’s Tree” while “Sweet Bottom” pays tribute to her late grandfather. Learn more on this collection by visiting @atelierm.skinap on Instagram.
Native Candles An artisanal, handmade fragrance brand that stays true to local aromas. Native Caribbean Limited’s products are blended, produced, packaged, and shipped right from their Pelican Village workshop in Bridgetown, Barbados. Native brings the authentic scent of Barbados’ flora, fauna, cuisine, landscapes and even folklore into your home. What began with a single product line of candles has now become a wide range of fragrance items, including reed diffusers, room sprays, wax tarts and more. Founder Tamara Gibson was encouraged by her 93-year-old grandmother to use her hands to forge a new career path, and her curiosity and endless experimentation with scents has built up a bountiful portfolio of over fifty different cultural fragrances. Discover more at NativeCaribbean.com
St Lucy Botanists The perfumers of the Caribbean. St Lucy Botanists offer a range of beautifully packaged products including candles, perfumes, hand washes, body lotions and body oils that are free from sulphates and parabens. The unique terrain and tropical climate of Barbados nurture intriguing scents such as Frangipani, Night Blooming Jasmine, West Indian Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon. For further details check them out online at stlucybotanists.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Earthworks Pottery Pottery pieces made to perfection. Earthworks was created in 1983 by Goldie Spieler and now run by her son David with a team of 24 persons. Red clay ceramic pieces are fired to stoneware temperatures making the pottery ideal for home or restaurant. From 20” platters to plates to tiny coasters and bowls in all shapes and sizes, Earthworks Pottery creates fully functional tableware as well as vases, lamps, desk and bathroom accessories. Everything is hand-finished and handdecorated with their underglaze colours. The products are lead-free and even dishwasher and microwave safe. Visit them at earthworks-pottery.com for details and follow them on Instagram @earthworkspotterybarbados
Caribbean Treats
Bringing the flavour to the world. Caribbean Treats Inc. is a micro family business which was started in 2010 as a cottage industry. The company manufactures and distributes jams, condiments and drink syrups to grocery stores, restaurants, supermarkets. Caribbean Treats supports local farmers as most of the produce used in the manufacturing processes are locally grown. Look for their seasoning marinades, pepper sauces, chutneys and more. Visit them on Facebook for more information.
St. Nicholas Abbey Rums Aged to perfection on a plantation with an intriguing history. St. Nicholas Abbey creates rums of exceptional quality and provenance reflective of its 350-year heritage. Made from sugar cane grown on the plantation and crushed in the 1890 steam mill to create a syrup commonly known as ‘sugar cane honey’, the rums age on the plantation to create spirits unmatched by any other. The brand features 5, 8, 18 and 23-year old rums, along with a white rum. Visit stnicholasabbey.com for details.
Chef Food Manufacturing & Frosteez A home-grown, family-owned favourite for 50 years. Founded in 1972, Chefette Restaurants is the largest Barbadian restaurant chain with fifteen restaurants that feature 11 drive-thrus and 9 mega-playgrounds, the leading quick service restaurant also offers high quality food in addition to offering a healthier menu and using zero trans fat soya oil, superior customer service, clean surroundings, great value, convenient drive-thrus and Pizza & Barbecue Barn hotlines, a reliable delivery service, dining areas that are comfortable, fully air-conditioned & smoke free, education through its school tours and entertainment through its attractive birthday parties at its playgrounds. Frosteez is a premium ice cream brand that is locally made in Barbados offering a wide selection of creamy ice cream flavours in various tub sizes from 1 Pint, 1 Litre, 2 Litre and 2.5 Gallon tubs in addition to a range of flavourful Lollies and chocolate coated Choco Ice Bars. Frosteez Ice Cream Vans were also initially launched in the parishes of St. Philip and St. George and a phased rollout will be implemented over the remainder of this year to cover more areas across the island. Visit chefette.com for details.
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