Zanmi Lakay is also dedicated to supporting the artists of Haiti. We buy beautiful folk art directly from artists and studios in the Port-au-Prince area, the dusty town of Croix-des-Bouquet, and the coastal city of Jacmel enabling artists to continue their work while enriching others with Haitian culture. Each piece of artwork is handmade and unique. All purchases of Haitian folk art support our work with street children.
Vodou Drapo-24” x 18” wide
By Maxon, Port-au-Prince
These intricately designed sequin and beaded flags are handmade by artists with the assistance of neighbors and family members and typically take two weeks to make. Vodou Flags, by this artist and others, can be seen in countless art books and exhibits throughout the United States and Europe, and are often sold through galleries and museum shops for considerably higher prices than offered through our program.
Vodou Drapo
24” x 18” wide
$ 200.00


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Macramé Bracelets
By Delicat Jean (Blan) Shelo, Delmas
Blan loves to crochet and make macramé, and has created sandals, belts, ties, bags, necklaces, flowerpots, clothes, and curtains. In 2005 he began making these one of a kind bracelets with beaded drawstring.
Bracelets
$5.00


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Crochet Hats
By Wilky Fleurimond, Jacmel
Wilky is a survivor of the streets. He learned to crochet while living at Lafanmi Selavi, a home for street children in Port-au-Prince. An organization offering school, rent, and business opportunities brought him to Jacmel, but the programs have since been cancelled. He hopes to stay in Jacmel where he goes to school, plays soccer, and enjoys a stable life. He has been selling his beautiful hats in Haiti and the US. All proceeds go directly to Wilky.
Crochet Hats
$15.00 each

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Postcards
set of eight different black & white images
Photographs by Jennifer Cheek Pantaléon and Photography Workshop students
Postcard set of eight $5.00



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Recycled Metal Folk Art from Haiti
Artists begin with recycled steel drums burning out the old residue and pounding the metal flat. Chalk drawings, usually with stencils, are drawn on the metal and then with chisel tools, a pattern is cut and shaped and tapped with nails to create texture for the finished piece. The most intricate designs are usually raw metal pieces, while others are painted or tinted.
Painted Metal Butterflies Large 14” X 10”
By Yves Darius, Croix-des-Bouquets; and Mon’s Crafting, Port-au-Prince and Cité Soleil
Painted Metal Butterflies Large 14” X 10”$22.00 each


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Painted Metal Butterflies Medium 10” X 8”
By Yves Darius, Croix-des-Bouquets; and Mon’s Crafting, Port-au-Prince and Cité Soleil
Painted Metal Butterflies
Medium 10” X 8”$18.00 each



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Painted Metal Geckos-various colors 12”
By Yves Darius, Croix-des-Bouquets; and Mon’s Crafting, Port-au-Prince and Cité Soleil
Painted Metal Geckos-various colors 12” $15.00 each


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Painted Metal 3-D House 18” X18”
By Mon’s Crafting, Port-au-Prince and Cité Soleil
Painted Metal 3D House 18” X18” $42.00 each

Tinted Metal Palm Tree with Birds 12”
By Daniel Duval, New Moon Shop, Croix-des-Bouquets
Tinted Metal Palm Tree with Birds 12” $35.00 each



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Tinted Metal Tree with Birds 12"
By Daniel Duval, New Moon Shop, Croix-des-Bouquets
Tinted Metal Tree with Birds 12” $35.00 each



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Metal Angel 10”
By Romel, Croix-des-Bouquets
Metal Angel 10” $25.00 each


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Vodou Drapo-24” x 18” wide Macramé Bracelets Crochet Hats Postcards Painted Metal Butterflies-Large 14” X 10” Painted Metal Butterflies-Medium 10” X 8” Painted Metal Geckos-various colors-12” Painted Metal 3-D House-18” X18” Tinted Metal Palm Tree with Birds-12” Tinted Metal Tree with Birds-12” Metal Angel-10”