Jamaica’s Bamboo Craft Industry: Tradition, Innovation, and Economic Promise
Jamaica’s bamboo craft industry blends deep-rooted tradition with modern opportunity. For centuries, bamboo has been part of rural Jamaican life—used to make fences, furniture, baskets, and cooking utensils. Today, as the world looks for sustainable alternatives to plastic and wood, bamboo is gaining renewed attention. Jamaica is uniquely positioned to turn this humble plant into…