French Guiana - Comité du Tourisme de la Guyane
French Guiana - Comité du Tourisme de la Guyane
French Guiana - Comité du Tourisme de la Guyane
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Souvenirs &<br />
Souvenirs & craft in<strong>du</strong>stry . Souvenirs & craft in<strong>du</strong>stry . Souvenirs & craft in<strong>du</strong>stry .<br />
craft in<strong>du</strong>stry<br />
An active<br />
craft in<strong>du</strong>stry<br />
In <strong>French</strong> <strong>Guiana</strong>, like many countries with different<br />
ethnic groups, the craft in<strong>du</strong>stry is very active.<br />
The “Noirs-Marrons” river popu<strong>la</strong>tions make<br />
objects from sculpted wood: paddles, combs,<br />
benches, tables, etc.<br />
Pottery, bead work and wickerwork are the specialities<br />
of the Amerindian popu<strong>la</strong>tions: strainers,<br />
fans, “pagara” baskets.<br />
For the Hmongs, embroi<strong>de</strong>ry is their forte.<br />
And then there’s gold of course! From the nugget<br />
to traditional jewellery. And there are also objects<br />
and furniture ma<strong>de</strong> from precious wood.<br />
Jewellery shops and souvenir shops are concentrated<br />
in the Lallouette, Jubelin and Général <strong>de</strong><br />
Gaulle streets. But you’ll find others along your<br />
travels too.<br />
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