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Transcript of Esperanza international Associate Crafts Catalog
Artisan Clothing
Page 2
Artisan Associates July 2013
Artisan Work for the Home
Page 3
Artisan
Accessories
Page 5
Artisan Decorations
Page 6
Other Forms of Artisan Work
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Artisan Clothing Picture: Associate Nereida Shepard showing her work to
Samaná branch manager Astia Calderon
“My cousin taught me to sew and I began to experiment with what he showed me. As I started to teach myself how to sew, I started making my own things and now I
sell them. I’m always learning new things.”
– Nereida Dismey Shephard
A. Women’s Hats $RD 100-200
These hats come in a variety of styles, colors and designs. They can be designed to have a bill or etched with a hand-knit flower on the side.
B. Women’s Sandals $RD 250
After being bought, designs are added to the straps with lacing and flowers adorn the tows.
Nereida Dismey Shepard, Samaná
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
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B. Candle Base $300
Made from the rare Dominican wood of Guayacán, this candle holder s Perfect for small candles.
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
C. Pillow Coverings $100-200
Made from new material, they are then sewn together in the desired design and color.
Carla Rojas Vilorio, Samaná
D. Curtains Order Dependent
Made from fine material, they are designed with the buyers requests and dimensions in mind and made to order.
Ruth Lorenzo, Samaná
E. Small Chest $800
Made from small bits of coconut and then layered over sturdy pieces of wood and polished smooth.
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
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A. Rug $800-1500
These rugs are made from recycled t-shirts and sports shorts that stretch.
Leonida Geronimo, Samaná
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B. Doily $300-700
Made from hand, the large doilies are 3 for $700 while the smaller batch is 7 for $300
Yajaira Dominguez, Samaná
C. Kitchen Decor $500- 600
Made by hand, thise set includes ovenmits, blender cover, along
with a decorative curtain for the window. Carla Rojas Vilorio,
Samaná
E. Table Center $100
This crafty decorative piece is perfect for the daily function of making your kitchen table look great.
Nereida Dismey Shephard, Samaná
F. Candle $250-600
Depending on the size, these aromatic candles are perfect for lighting the dark and making a room smell good.
Luz Trinidad, Dominga Perez,
Samaná
A. Wicker $40-500
Handmade wicker baskets coming in all sorts of different shapes and sizes.
Deluis Pierre, El Seibo
D. Chair $600
Made from strong wood, this little rocker gets the job done for whatever daily purposes you need.
Juan Vargas, Samaná
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Hairclips with flowers $15-75
Simple yet elegant, these hairclips are made with nailon and adorned with a beads and other materials,
Yajaira Dominguez, Ruth Lorenzo,
Samaná
Headband $60-150
Additional accessories, ribbons and synthetic flowers are added to make a beautiful headband.
Yajaira Dominguez, Samaná
– Yajaira Dominguez
Pastora de los Santos, Josefina King,
Samaná
The medallion is made of coconut shell and inside is an engraved butterfly.
Necklace $350
Pastora de los Santos, Josefina King,
Samaná
Made from pieces of coconut that are cut, polished, and then put together to form a fashionable accessory.
Women’s Belt $450
Carla Rojas Vilorio, Samaná
These small purses are made and decorated with used and recycled clothing.
Small Purses $150
Marina de la Cruz, Ana Delia Febles, Esperanza Solana,
El Seibo
These purses are made from recycled materials and woven into ready to go bags.
Purses /Handbags $200-700
Pastora de los Santos, Jostefina King,
Samaná
Made from a whole coconut, the purse is polished and cut to make an easy to carry purse.
Coconut Purse $500
Pastora de los Santos, Josefina King,
Samaná
Made from the shell of a coconut, these earrings show-off a tropical island flair.
Earrings $175
"I learned to make my products from my cousin. He taught me through a course he gives and I've been making
my own products ever since."
“I take old T-Shirts and clothing to make my rugs. It’s a great way to make use of the things
around me.”
– Leonida Geronimo
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
After a core coconut is hollowed out and carved into, the hat and feet of the monkey are added.
Monkey $500
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
Fashioned from a core coconut, the birds are then added. The centerpiece is perfect for holding flowers and potpourri.
Decorative Birds $500
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
With a hard outer shell of finely polished coconut, the turtle’s shell is also intricately carved.
Turtle $500
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
A coconut us carved and polished to make the body and a handle of seashell is added.
Coffee Server $500
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
Taken from the nearby beaches of Las Galeras, these seashells are full, bright and heavy.
Seashell $100
Pastora de los Santos, Samaná
With wings made from coconut shells and then stained for coloring, they are perfect for adorning any wall.
Decorative Butterflies $250
Leonida Geronimo, Aquilina Medina,
Diana Castillo, Samaná
After looping plastic strips of old garbage bags together, They are wrapped around cardboard to form the flower
Artificial Flowers $50
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Other Forms of Artisan Work
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Juan Vargas, Samaná
Made from solid wood with solid metal coils wrapped around a notched stem for long-lsting use
B. Whisk $50
Amauri Garcia, Hato Mayor
Made by hand, the fishermen of Amauri Garcia use his fishing nets as and sell them nearby
A. Fishing Nets $700
“I started to make wood products 40 years ago. Each day I learn and
hopefully get better at what I do.”
– Juan Vargas
Calle Frank Felix Miranda #1 Ensanche Naco
Santo Domingo (D.N.), Dominican Republic www.esperanza.org