furniture. I can clearly see (and
feel) my grandmother’s
bamboo wicker chair perched
on the veranda, specially
reserved for visitors. Fast
growing and easy to obtain,
wicker products made from
bamboo are coveted for their
decorative appeal. Carpenters,
both self employed or business
owners, can consider
diversifying the bamboo
furniture as the need for these
commodities rises.
As a booming tourist
destination, there will always
be a need in Jamaica for
unique pieces that can
transform any space to a
relaxing natural escape. More
and more Jamaicans use
Airbnb to earn extra cash.
Such Airbnb owners can invest
in unique bamboo pieces to
increase the appeal and,
consequently, the earning
potential of any property.
Craft
Jamaica has a vibrant craft
industry. The renewed interest
in bamboo can open up new
opportunities for
entrepreneurs looking to
invest. New avenues are being
opened in tourism which can
pave the way for increased use
of bamboo in artisanal items.
Bamboo artisanal products
should not only be marketed
as a tourism product. They can
be as equally popular with
locals as well. Local jewellery
makers and sellers could
incorporate more bamboo
pieces as they can have a
unique appeal while being
inexpensive.
FOOD
Many Jamaicans may not
know that bamboo is widely
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