Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 518
Ms. Lucy Hassell, Manager
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Saba Artisans
Foundation
he Saba Artisan Foundation (SAF) is
a silk screen operation established
by the United Nations in the early
70’s to create employment for some
of the unemployed back then. At the Saba
Artisan Foundation, one can find manually
hand screened fabrics, T-shirts, bags, ladies
and men’s apparel and much more. Saba
is also known for it’s Saba Lace work that is
hand-made and also sold at SAF.
When visiting the SAF, if one has the time and
is interested, you will learn how the operation
works from beginning to end. You will also be
able to witness the printing of some of their
products.
One of the items at the SAF that usually
arouses curiosity is their Saba Spice which is
the local liqueur made on the island from a
recipe that has been handed down through
generations over the years. It comes in
different flavors such as Ginger, Banana,
Vanilla, Guava berry, Caribbean Mix and
Guava. Guava Jelly is also made in many
homes.
All of the above is available at the Saba Artisan
Foundation where you will be welcomed and
gracefully assisted by its friendly employees.
SAF is located in The Bottom, the capital
village of Saba. Just ask your taxi driver and he
will take you there.
You may contact the manager,
Ms. Lucy Hassell by phone on:
+599-416-2311 or +599-416-3260
You can also visit them on Facebook
* The building is currently being repaired due to
damages caused by last year’s hurricanes.