At Androsia Hand Made Batik Factory, vibrant Bahamian fabrics come to life through a hands-on batik process, making it a colorful local gem worth exploring.
"Androsia Hand Made Batik Factory has been a local family business on Andros since it started on the beach in the late 1960s. The colorful fabrics, with patterns inspired by the natural beauty of the Bahamas, are hand created using a technique called batik, in which designs are applied to the cloth with wax before the cloth is dyed. Androsia’s fabrics have become an iconic part of Andros, and visitors to the factory can not only watch the artisans at work on a self-guided tour, but also arrange batik lessons. A small store offers batik fabrics by the yard, along with clothes, jewelry and other handicrafts."
"Androsia Hand Made Batik Factory has been a local family business on Andros since it started on the beach in the late 1960s. The colorful fabrics, with patterns inspired by the natural beauty of the Bahamas, are hand created using a technique called batik, in which designs are applied to the cloth with wax before the cloth is dyed. Androsia’s fabrics have become an iconic part of Andros, and visitors to the factory can not only watch the artisans at work on a self-guided tour, but also arrange batik lessons. A small store offers batik fabrics by the yard, along with clothes, jewelry and other handicrafts."
Cool place to visit. Loved seeing the way they made the fabrics and seeing them when they're finished. The store has a great selection of items to purchase.
Judi Jetson
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Fascinating and friendly, we made our own batik and then went shopping in their store. Great way to spend a couple of hours and meet local artisans.
Kalani Designs
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The Androsia Factory was an awesome educational experience, Brian our tour guide walked us through the entire Batik dyeing process. The vibrant colors of the fabrics drying under The Bahamian sun was fantastic. A great place for school tours!
K Watt
Google
A must do! Stop by and take a tour of this amazing batik factory and then shop at their store! Beautiful hand printed fabrics!
Aaron John
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It's a simple place with a beautiful fabric that's just authentically Bahamian. A welcoming atmosphere can be found here. There is also souvenirs, bags, shirts, pants and other items that can be bought here!
Betsy Crum
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The factory is wholly unique and fascinating, and the people who work there are very generous with their time. We took a 'class' in batik and will have a great Island souvenir! Don't miss this place if you're in Andros.
Alan Hill
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Seriously Great Way To Support Local AND BRING HOME THE BAHAMAS ! ! ! ! !
Barina H
Google
High quality fabric, I bought fabric from them 15/16 years ago while stationed on the island and the fabric is as strong and vibrant in color as the day I bought it. I highly recommend them.