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Meet the Artisans of Bel Ombre
Discover the secrets of traditional basketry and the craftsmanship kept alive in the South's workshops.
Published on 8 August 2026
In Bel Ombre, a handful of workshops keep vacoas-leaf basketry alive, a skill handed down from generation to generation.
We spent a morning with these artisans to understand their craft: from harvesting the leaves to the final weave, a single basket takes nearly two days of work.
Their workshops are listed in the guide's Artisans & Makers section.
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