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Barbara’s ‘Bahamian Straw Craft’ book and bags gain fans with First Lady and Governor General
Nov 6, 2015 - 10:37:24 AM

First Lady Bernadette Christie receives a copy of “Bahamian Straw Craft” from straw designer Barbara Knowles-Jesubatham

Nassau, Bahamas  - Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling and First Lady Bernadette Christie are the latest fans of straw bag designer and author Barbara Knowles-Jesubatham’s work. Both remarkable women recently met with Mrs. Knowles-Jesubatham to learn more about her new book “Bahamian Straw Craft: A Guide to Making Native Straw Bags” a first of its kind instructional on how to create the Bahamas’ iconic straw bags. A proud Long Island ‘gal’ Barbara Knowles-Jesubatham is passionate about her art. She has won multiple awards for her authentic designs at the Bahamas International Cultural Festival, has been recognized as a “Living Legend” by the Zonta Club of New Providence, and has even had one of her exquisite designs presented to Queen Elizabeth II.  Mrs. Knowles-Jesubatham wrote her book hoping to pass on this native art to the next generation. She will be hosting her next book-signing at the Spanish Wells Food Fair, November 13th and 14th.

(l-r) J. Ravi Jesubatham, Honorary Consul, Sri Lanka; Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, with a custom made bag from Barbara’s Straw Designs; Barbara Knowles-Jesubatham, Straw designer and author.

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