Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor

Caribelle Batik is essentially a shop on St Kitts, but a very special one. Located within Romney Manor, a stately estate once owned by the great-great-great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, Caribelle Batik sells popular batik products that are some of the most sought after in the Caribbean. Batik is created using an ancient Indonesian method that uses wax to resist dye on parts of the fabric and then designs (often consisting of lines and dots) are applied with that method by using a canting tool or stamp. Caribelle Batik is famous for its unique batik designs that combine flourishing strokes and elements of nature. While at Caribelle Batik you’ll be able to learn more about the methods used to create batik as there will be artisans demonstrating the technique and creating products onsite while explaining the process. You can purchase products you see while at Caribelle Batik and the majority of them will have been created right in house. 

Practical Info

Caribelle Batik is located in the capital city of Basseterre. You can drive there yourself (it is located at the crossroads of Sugar Factory Road and Taylor Road) or sign up for a tour that makes a stop at Romney Manor and gives you time to browse through the products of Caribelle Batik.