Swedish Design Centre Opens in St Jean
St. Barth was once under Swedish rule, and that history is still present in many forms, such as architecture, street names and celebrations such as Pitea Day. Now, that presence is represented in the Swedish Design Centre, which recently opened in St. Jean. The boutique showcases a unique collection of contemporary and classic objects of Swedish design, heritage and origin designed by established and up-and-coming designers. You'll find jewelry, glassware, furniture, home accessories and other items. The boutique is located in the Les Amandiers mall on the Route de Saline, across from Le Glacier. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you visit their web site at http://www.swedishdesigncentre.com, you can view a list of their guest designers along with short bios and subscribe to their newsletter.
I happened to find this wonderful shop on my last visit to the island and what a find it is! Really impressed with the excellent range of products they are selling, particularly the really original jewellery and glassware. They are obviously very passionate about their new venture and I wish them every success.
Posted by: Carey at February 22, 2008 4:08 PM