Belize Business Directory- Shopping in Belize > Gifts, Arts and Crafts

Ambergris Jade

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Jade, the stone of Kings, was actively traded through the Mayan Empire, and was valued as a most precious commodity.
It conferred wealth and status on all who owned and wore it.
You will be greeted at the door by Pablo, Shirley or Pam, and taken on a tour of the museum where you will learn about the history of jade trading and the role of Ambergris Caye in the trade route of the Mayas. See an overview of 3,000 years of Mesoamerican jade and it's importance to the culture in the region.
As you are guided through the museum you will have the opportunity to see an artificial 'DIG' and see the beautiful artwork and artifacts.
You can purchase beautiful Jade replicas, Jade jewelry and other Items such as a Jade chess set.

Artesano - Artwork on Ceramic Tiles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Local Belizean Art work on Ceramic tiles.
Single images or Multi-Tile Art works.
Available as framed artwork or unframed for use in a tiled wall, Countertop, or splash back. We also have the capability to use your photographs or your own images on to any of our products.

Bamboo Crafts - Furniture

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Bamboo Crafts and Furniture is a small family owned and run business. Our workshop and show room are located in the village of Calla Creek in the Cayo district, 7 miles out of San Ignacio Town toward Benque-Viejo Del Carmen on the border with Guatemala.

We have been working with bamboo in Belize for over 16 years.

The bamboo is cultivated on the lush river bank of "Soldier creek" on our farm located off the western highway in central Belize. We follow an ancient tradition of harvesting the bamboo on the full moon. This practice ensures the health and durability of the bamboo. Every full moon we carefully select and harvest only the fully mature poles; thenwe load it up on a trailor and trasnsport it to our workshop in Calla Creek.

At our workshop we stack it according to its size and let it dry slowly in the partial sun.

All our furniture is handcrafted and assembled using bamboo pegs which avoid the problem of rust that metal develops, particularly here in the tropics. We custom design all our furniture specific to our customers needs. All our designs are unique and every piece is "one of a kind" due to the particular characteristic of the bamboo used in any one piece. Our aim is to craft our furniture with a particularly rustic and tropical looks.

Also, we are now actively looking for people who are interested in developing or investing in bamboo farming or cultivating new varieties of bamboo. If you have any information on bamboo varieties or are interested in investing in tropical farm land in Belize, please contact us at:

US contact address: PO Box 362 Sorrento, ME 04677
US: 207-422-6875

Bamboo Crafts and Furniture Factory

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Bamboo Crafts and Furniture is a small family owned and run business. Our workshop and show room are presently located in the town of San Pedro on the island Ambergris Caye, central America.

We have been working with bamboo in Belize for over 16 years

The bamboo is cultivated on the lush river bank of "Soldier creek" on our farm located off the western highway in central Belize. We follow an ancient tradition of harvesting the bamboo on the full moon. This practice ensures the health and durability of the bamboo.

All our furniture is handcrafted and assembled using bamboo pegs which avoid the problem of rust that metal develops, particularly here in the tropics. We custom design all our furniture specific to our customers needs. All our designs are unique and every piece is "one of a kind" due to the particular characteristic of the bamboo used in any one piece. Our aim is to craft our furniture with a particularly rustic and tropical looks.

Belize Gifts, Musical Instruments

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Welcome to BelizeGifts.com,
your online gift shop!
At BelizeGifts.com,
you'll find an assortment of unique gifts not available anywhere in the USA or Europe.

The gifts we offer online can be found at our gift shops in Belize: at Caesar's Place, our main shop located at mile 60 on the Western Hiway, and at the Black Rock Giftshop, at Black Rock River Lodge.

Most of these items are made in Belize by Belize's finest craftsmen. A few of our gifts or their components may be made in other countries; however, each peice is quality checked to ensure that only the best are used in our products!

If at anytime during your visit to our online giftshop questions arise or you wish to place an order, just send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

Belizean Arts- Art Gallery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Belizean Art specializes in ethnic art from the Caribbean and beyond. On-Line shopping. Our gallery features an ecliptic collection of original paintings, carvings, jewelry, masks and much more. Click on the links above to enter our online shop.

Our Mission is to spotlight local artists and provide a venue to view and access their artwork. Enjoy!

Belizean Cigar - Rum and Coffee House

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Specializing in Cigars (local and Cuban), Mayan Bitters for your health, Belizean Rums, Wines and Liqueurs. Also a wide selection of Local Coffees. We ship world wide.
Located on Middles street in downtown San Pedro.

This modest enterprise is the passion of cigar connoisseur Saul Nunez of La Isla Bonita San Pedro. With over 15 Years in the cigar business The Belizean Cigar Co. has worked with an International selection of cigars and specializes in the manufacturing of handmade local cigars blending the finest tobacco from Belize, Honduras, San Andres Mexico and Nicaragua. These crops of tobacco have been harvested for
over a thousand years on this central Maya region. Even though cigar manufacturing history can be traced back for a little over five hundred years our Mayan culture was enjoying cigar centuries before that.
Our Master Roller Marco Antonio Aqua has over 35 years of experience in cigar rolling. Although he works a wide selection of tobacco he does wonders with Sumatra, Connecticut and
Maduro leaves rolling cigars ranging in size from Panatelas to Double Coronas.

-Mayan Natural Cigars
These cigars are excellently crafted from the highest quality of Sumatra leaves. Mayan cigars are enjoyed mostly for their richness, smoothness, mildness and freshness. These cigars should be chosen carefully as if in preparation for an honored ritual. They
vary in sizes from Panatelas to Churchlles.

-Puro Maya Maduro Reserve This cigar was born as a result of our carefully matured 5 year old reserved. Boasting a
Maduro wrapper and mild Sumatra for fuller and binder. This cigar offers a combination in taste with sharp flavours to complement fine dinning.

-Belizean Breeze Flavoured Cigars
This is our line of flavoured cigars and is the finest selling cigar in the local market. The Belizean Breeze ranges in size from Panatelas to coronitas and is becoming a true gourmet experience of curiosity, education and contentment
-La Sirena Cigars The Sirena double wrapper is our most admired cigar since it demonstrates the full craftsmanship of 500 years of cigar manufacturing history. This fine cigar boasts a
Maduro and Sumatra wrapper together or you may choose to simply enjoy one of our rum dips.

-Klinton
This 7" 2" raw size double corona is the emperor of our cigar family. In spite of it's size
this cigar can be fully enjoyed because of it's construction of mild Sumatra leaves

- CUBAN SELECTION
Needless to say, these world famous Cigars are great sellers. Cuba claims 500 years of cigar manufacturing history.

-Cuban cigars range from Connecticut to Cohibas to mediom Maduro Montecristos. Other ciban brands available are Partagas, Romeo & Julieta, Hoyo De Monterey, Punch, Ramon Allones, Bolivar and many others.
Please visit our website for prices.

Black Rock Enterprises

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Welcome to BelizeGifts.com, your online gift shop!
At BelizeGifts.com you'll find an assortment of unique gifts not available anywhere in the USA or Europe.
The gifts we offer online can be found at our gift shops in Belize: at Caesar's Place, our main shop located at mile 60 on the Western highway, and at the Black Rock Gift shop, at Black Rock River Lodge.

Most of these items are made in Belize by Belize's finest craftsmen. A few of our gifts or their components may be made in other countries; however, each piece is quality checked to ensure that only the best are used in our products!

If at anytime during your visit to our online gift shop questions arise or you wish to place an order, just send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

BLU

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

We are located across from Ruby's Hotel.
We carry a wide selection of books and maps. Best prices in town on beach wear, beach bags, and sun glasses. We also carry Kodak film and disposable cameras and an extensive selection of souveniers, post cards.

Caribbean Colors Art Gallery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Lee Vanderwalker-Kroll's Caribbean Colors appear in private and public collections throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, The Netherlands, Germany and Belize. Metro Detroiter's know her best for the watercolor art that appears in Chuck Muer Restaurants' Menus. Pieces in her collection of hand-painted silk chiffon "waves and mist" wearable art have been worn by author and motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant. Selected as the key fabric artist by fashion empress, Sharrone Mitchell, for "We Wear the Mask" fashion and dance extravaganza, Kroll has set out to paint the town. Some of the featured pieces include giant African masks, hand painted on silk and applied to the backs of coats and capes. Color is key, striking, luscious, vibing color and imagery that range from jungle prints to her own inimitable style of waves and mist on silk velvet. Articles on her have appeared in The Detroit News and Free Press, The Metro Times, The News Herald, The Macomb Daily and The Oakland Press.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lee Vanderwalker-Kroll is all about color. Caribbean themes and the art of Caribbean life are not statements about the moment as we often see in native island artists, but Krolls celebration of life. Lee Vanderwalker-Kroll is a life-long artist, web developer and graphic designer who fifteen years ago spent her first holiday in the Caribbean. The watercolor artist and silk painter has developed an eye for the interpretation and presentation of Caribbean and Island life. As an astute observer, Lee Vanderwalker-Kroll brings more than impressions of the Tropics to the viewer. Krolls works are consciously designed to make an emotional statement about her love for Belize, cultural diversity, the pristine beauty of the reef and the ethos of Caribbean life.
Artist's Statement

"My painting technique and process involves layers and layers of colors, added to and subtracted from each other to alter the rich and luminous surface of the silk. At times I will lay down color upon color seeking unrevealed treasures. Painting on silk is an exercise in controlled chaos; the results are simultaneously compelling and rich."

-Lee Vanderwalker-Kroll

Like snapshots in a vacation photo album, Vanderwalker-Krolls paintings are moments of experience arrested by intuitive recognition of their universal appeal. Her images of the Caribbean are stunning and bright, flashes of pure color, recalling the freshness of native art. Exuberant color and simple, freely drawn figures present a primitive naturalness and energy.

A native Detroiter and a world traveler, Vanderwalker-Kroll studied the serti-technique of silk painting at Stadt Universitat in Bamberg, Germany while maintaining a studio for two years. From 1991-2000 she founded and controlled X-Height Studio, Inc. an electronic service bureau and imaging center.

Lees view from her San Pedro window seems to go on forever. The beach, the sun and the infinite turquoise water deceive you into thinking that there is no beginning and the there is no end. When the sun goes down in the Caribbean, the stars come out and the Milky Way makes us step out of our bodies and reach for the infinite. There, is the doorstep to understanding all things.
The Blue Hole is considered a landmark of Belize and is highly marketed as a prime natural attraction of the country. As a protected area, it is expected that visitation could be adequately controlled, ensuring the long-term conservation of the site.

Caribbean Pearl Gift Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Take back a special gift for your friends and loved ones from Belize.
At the Caribbean Pearl Gift Shop, you will find excellent Belizean keepsakes like Black Coral, Jewlery, T-Shirts, Sea Shells and many other souveniers to choose from.
Averaldo and his staff are friendly and knowledable about the Island and it's rich history.
Easy to find right next door to the fruit and vegetable shop "The Greenhouse".

Caribbean Tobacco Company Limited

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Caribbean Tobacco Limited is the producers of cigarettes in Belize
Brand name are listed below. Please contact for shipping.
Colonial Lights
Indpendence
Milport (Menthol)
National (Menthol)
National (Regular)

Carnaval 1-Stop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Located across the street from Town Hall in down town San Pedro.
We have a wide variety of t-shirts and caps, beachware, books about Ambergris Caye and Belize. Souveniers galore to take back home for your friends and family at the best prices in town.

Chachool Arts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Come and see Roberto and all the beautiful handmade wood carvings, black coral, and wood sculptures he produces.
Great gift idea's and souvenirs to take home from Belize.
Located down the beach path from Hotel del Rio.

Clairs Art Store-Internet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Clairs is an art store and internet combined in one with a homey atmosphere.
We have super fast internet connections with super friendly service.

Clairs is your one stop for internet, tour & travel info, and art gallery.
We have 10 pc's with web cam and head sets.
Also available is CD burning and photo digital camera downloading.

Best prices in town at all times.
Come on in and check your email and take care of business all in one stop!

D&G Fine Jewelery and Arts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Founded in 1976, D & G has been creating design in precious metals and stones, as well as rendering original local pieces made from black coral, a material native to Belize's nature and seas.

Intricate craftmanship and quality have given D & G the fame it is known for worldwide. Time has granted D & G's artists enhanced creativity and artistic potential.

We also offer beautiful paintings and drawings in a variety of styles, from very traditional to abstract designs. Come visit our black coral factory, make your personal orders and experience what has set D & G, and will set you, apart from the rest.
Please visit our website.

Eden Arts and Crafts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Katrina offers exotic art from the paradise of San Pedro, Ambergris and surrounding areas.

Katrina Samuels grew up in a family of artists in New York City. Throughout her upbringing she has studied art in its various forms attending the prestigious High School of Music and Art and the School of Visual Arts.

Katrina relocated to Belize to explore its' vast wealth of unspoiled beauty and was mesmerized by all its splendor. Her art has captured a magical exoticism that is Belize, a lost Paradise. From her island home, she focuses on expanding her art forms and sharing her vision with art lovers worldwide.

She invites you to visit her at her workshop on the beautiful island of San Pedro Ambergris Caye Belize or to explore her art here online.

El Papagayo Gift Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

El Papagayo Gift Shops & Postcards is home to some of the rarest and most unique gift items from around the country. We host the best selection of postcards nationwide for both retail and wholesale.

We invite you to visit our stores and browse through our extensive selection of products and local postcards. Our selection offers an assortment of jewelry so unique you won't be able to resist buying something for either yourself or a friend.

Luggage lost? Forgot your swimsuit? Choose from a nice, colorful array of delightful clothing and swimwear. We have t-shirts, beach attire, rainforest products, sundries and snacks. Papagayo Gift shop has been rated as the "Best of Belize" for gifts, whether for yourself or to take home for your loved ones. Papagayo also hosts an extensive assortment of local arts and crafts including a line of prints from original paintings by Walter Castillo.

Fine Arts Gallery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Original Oil and Water Color Paintings, Color Prints, Unique Arts and Crafts.
Fine Arts is a new gallery located right next to Tourism Village in Belize City, Central America.

We are proud to showcase original work by Belizean Artists in oils and water colors, prints and other unique pieces we believe deserve you attention.

From the simplicity of ancient Mayan influences to the joyful expression of color in Garifuna traditions, we offer art that is inimitable in it

Graniel Construction and Cabinet Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Welcome to Graniel's Construction Company. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share our expertise with you. Graniel's Construction Company specializes in custom design and remodeling of homes and condos. We are a full service, licensed building contractor. We build concrete, wood, and thatch homes. We also build piers, picnic palapas, and seawalls. Our cabinet shop creates custom wood cabinets and furniture out of the finest mahogany and exotic hardwoods.

Armando Graniel has been in the construction business for over fifteen years. He spends much of his time on the site himself.

He has built over 100 custom homes and has done many large additions. He has also done jobs that are smaller in scope such as kitchen and bath remodeling, custom decks and gazebos. With his 25 years of hands on construction experience, Armando Graniel has the background and professional knowledge to expertly handle all of your building projects. He can and has built everything from an entire resort to a single lounge chair. His many varied projects speak for themselves.

Hammocks and More Gift Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

We offer the best selection and prices on Hammocks of many styles and colors.Also have a selection of local Black and Brown Coral jewelry,mayan masks,local wood carvings,bowls,onyx,blankets,cushion covers,tablecloths,tropical material by the yard,local artwork,Mexican bead art and MORE....................Come on in and see for yourself!Welcome to"LA ISLA BONITA".

Hammocks is located South on Coconut Dr..

Isla Bonita Designs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

HI FRIENDS, Thanks for visiting this great website and our very unique shop here in San Pedro, Belize. Anyone who has created their first website knows the agony that one goes through in the process. I wanted ours to be as friendly and fun as shopping in our store is.

Because we MAKE every item of clothing here you will find us to be one of the most unique shops that you have ever experienced. Imagine picking out fabrics, watching them being cut and sewn and Yes, if you want to we will even let you sit down at the sewing machine and put a stitch in yourself. Tell me you have done that before. Oh, and by the way, we don't charge for that!!!!!

SO TREAT YOURSELF! Be sure to visit us at the beginning of your vacation. I feel sure you will want to have something special created for you to wear while your are enjoying our beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, La Isla Bonita.

Isla Bonita Gallery and Frame Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Gift and Framing shop located in the Fairdale Plaza across from the Island Academy School.
Also art on display from many local artists. In interesting place and the owner with his little do is an interesting fellow to chat with.

Island Dog

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Mike Gvara, popularly known as "The Original Island Dog", resides in San Pedro Town. Ambergris Caye, a small island off the coast of Belize, Central America.

Originally from Windsor, Connecticut, he joined the U.S. Army serving in Korea and Vietnam. After military service he moved to California and operated a limousine service in Orange County. In 1990, needing a long overdue vacation he arrived in Caye Caulker, Belize. One thing led to another, he forgot California and stayed in paradise.

After three and a half years living on Caye Caulker running a bar and making a considerable dent in the island rum supply Mike started doing pencil and ink drawings to sell to the tourists. "The Dog.", a self taught artist has often said. "I'll never get rich doing drawings and cartoons, but it keeps me in rum and cigarettes and pays the rent. I get to have my office on the beach in the shade of a coconut tree."

1. These limited edition lithographs are printed with a metal plate on a printing press, they are not computer copies. The ink is permanent and will not fade or smudge

2. Each lithograph is printed on 240 lb. acid free linen cover stock. It will not deteriorate or yellow.

3. Each lithograph is numbered and signed by the artist. The original has been sold and the printing plate destroyed. When the lithographs are sold out, they will not be reprinted.

4. Lithograph size is 11" X 14". This is a common document size frame.

National Handicraft Center

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Local crafts from around Belize, jippi jappa baskets, custom jewelry, dolls, music, t-shirts, zerticote hardwood carvings, rosewood, spoon-fork with large bowls, various slate carvings and internet access are available and much more.

ORANGE -Gift Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

ORANGE is a high end gift shop located across from the Belize Yacht Club on Coconut Drive in San Pedro. The unique products include hand made tables, carvings, bowles and ceramics as well as clothing jewelry. Beautiful multi covered hardwoods are used in many of the articles and the beauty of the items is not matched in Belize. The clothing and jewelry is hand made and beautiful. The quality and competitive pricing will amaze you.
The store is large well laid out and air conditioned. It is a pleasure just to walk around the store and examine the unique crafts.
We ship any where in the world.

Orlando Garrido - Artist

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

If you don't know who, what and why is the Garifuna in Belize, Orlando Garrido's art will take you by the hand and present you personally to their vibrant indigenous culture.
When you gaze at his unique paintings, the images of these native Belizean people gaze back willingly at you. Their music, their dances, their rituals... perform visually on the canvas. You can feel the ethnic liveliness! So Belizean in its portrayal! so exclusively Garrido-ist!

Papagayo Too Gift Shop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

The Gallery - Paintings Murals Gifts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Art is a journey, never mastered, never, a painting finished. There is a time where you just have to call it done. Art is like breathing for me, I have to do it. I just thank God for this talent. because this is what I do best. It is wonderful to do what you love!
Come and visit us At Exotic Caye Resort in San Pedro for Art, Murals and unique gifts.
The Gallery 011-501-610-0277 or reserve and include your class with your reservation with the Exotic Caye Beach Resort.

The Garcia Sisters

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Enjoy the art, music, medicines, and meals with a Mayan family. Sit down to a meal of Mayan tradition, cooked on a homemade open hearth stove, where the corn based cuisine tempts the taste buds with delicious tamalitos boiled in plantain leaves, tortillas, porridge, mouth watering desserts, and fresh brewed tea made from lemon grass, ginger, or pimiento leaves. Walk the Maya Medicine Trail through the jungle, as well as the beautiful botanical garden. Take a guided tour through the Tanah Mayan Art Museum, and develop a sense of timelessness while you learn about honored rulers, elders, priests, and gods who are still revered by the Mayans of today. Visit The Art Center where handcrafted jewelry, dolls, masks and sculptures offer the opportunity to take part of the rich Mayan culture home with you. And just three miles from the lodge you can explore an ancient musical Mayan Site, Pacbitun, meaning "stones set in the earth."
People travel from all over the world to be treated by the herbal remedies of the rain forest and the traditional practices of the Tanah villagers. The knowledge of how to use hundreds of varieties of medicinal plants, prayers and secret stones known as "zax tuns" has been passed down from their ancestors. The Garcia Sisters have gained much of their knowledge from their uncle, the most famous and respected Belizean bush doctor, don Elijio Panti.

Plants are very important to the way of life in Tanah. For example, the cohune palm nuts are used for jewelry or to extract oil for cooking, while the young shoots when boiled or fried make a delicious snack, and the roots can be used for a blood tonic. In Tanah's botanical garden a vine grows which quenches a day's thirst. Plants provide the villagers with definite cures for asthma, arthritis, baldness, among others. It is through communion with nature, preservation of traditions, and a holistic lifestyle that the Mayan Herbal Remedies and Teas can be shared.

The Garcia Sisters discovered "art" after they began carving slate years ago. They came to realize that something moved from within the depth of their souls which expressed itself through an incredible energy and vision into action.

But the sisters also remember the words of their father who said, "Are you going to eat stone? Who is going to buy stone? People buy food, not stone." And for the first years he would not help his daughters as they pursued their need to carve. Still the women toiled over the stone for it was their father who taught them, "When I say I'm going to do something I'm going to do it."

So several years later when the daughters found their father carving a large jaguar they were surprised. It was then that they learned about their father's own carving experience. As a boy he had no money and would carve bowls from limestone to exchange for food in order to survive. And now The Garcia Sisters are able to make their art part of their survival. They exhibit in galleries around the world, teach art classes, and have made it possible to purchase their original Mayan art through Art Center Exports. The Art Center purchases and promotes the preservation of the Tanah Mayan Art Museum and the Mayan culture.

Once a year, the Garcia Sisters need to collect their raw material. This is a time of renewal, re-energizing, and to put it very simply, a very happy occasion to look forward to.

Slate is normally collected from creeks and river beds. The Garcia's own special place, "secret" in reality, is hidden deep within the Maya Mountains. Not any slate will do. Even at this "secret garden" only specially selected pieces will return to Tanah. The very sight of the creek bed to which the sisters return to yearly, is in itself, refreshing to the human spirit. The act of walking through the creek bed, getting soaked, putting hands on the earth, and feeling the smoothness or roughness of new stone revitalizes both the body and spirit for the Garcia family of artists.

And how is the slate collected? Maria Garcia says, "You are drawn to the stone. The stone is also drawn to you and your vision." Each chunk of new slate taken back will have a special purpose. These stones, some small chunks others very large and bulky, have to be carried back on the shoulders of the individual family members to their truck on the roadside a few miles upstream.

With the new stones safely back at Tanah, they will be stored respectfully in closed sheds or buried underground. The renewal has been completed. The Earth has released her children into the caring hands of the Garcia Sisters, making it possible to now offer some of these magically transformed pieces of delicate art work to the public.