In Saint Lucia the #Calabash is used to create various traditional items. Using the calabash gourd, a versatile and sustainable material - Local artisans in Saint Lucia skillfully carve, paint, and decorate calabashes to make functional and decorative pieces. These can include bowls, cups, vases, lamps, and even musical instruments like maracas. The craft not only showcases the island’s rich cultural heritage but also promotes sustainable practices by utilizing natural materials. Calabash craft

In Barbados and the wider Caribbean, the use of calabash has traditionally been a practical vessel for storage and food serving in the home. This three-part series is designed to preserve and develop the knowledge of calabash carving in Barbados via its two surviving practitioners: artisans Adrian Compton and Ras Isage Burnette. | National Cultural Foundation - Barbados