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Passing the Straw Work Torch | Bahamas News
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In a vibrant celebration of Bahamian heritage, Elizabeth Nixon and Rudell Bain are keeping centuries-old straw work alive—rooted in African thatch and shaped by Loyalist and Seminole influences. Elizabeth, fueled by her grandmother’s legacy, teaches young people, including boys, this intricate craft through summer classes. Rudell, an 88-year-old Bay Street legend, shares her art with grandchildren and delights tourists who recognize the timeless beauty. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Desiano Brown, inspired by his father, carves wood with passion, believing that mastering traditional trades is key to building a stronger, more self-sufficient Bahamas.
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