Living Barbados Magazine November 2014 Edition November 2014 edition | Page 78

The one indigenous material available to designers in Barbados is the local coralstone which is quarried inland and has been used as a building material for centuries. Despite the porosity of this stone it can also be carved. Taking the local flora and fauna as inspiration, the designers have created an exquisite pineapple console table, dining tables featuring pedestals carved with shells, corals or seahorses and topped with glass so the beautifully carved motifs can be clearly seen. For design projects they will also create custom wall art carved in coralstone. New pieces are continuously being designed and manufactured and the designers are always experimenting with new combinations of materials and the local skills of the artisans. The intention is to develop and market local manufacturing with a range and quality of West Indian vernacular furniture that will appeal to customers throughout the Caribbean. Caribbean Showroom: Sunset Crest, St. James, Barbados, West Indies Tel: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] London Design Studio & Showroom: 59 High Street, Teddington, West London TW11 8HA Tel: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] www.jennyblanc.com 78 LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2014 - MARCH 2015