PHOTO OF THE DAY: Simply Creole

Bright colors of Creole by Martha Cuffy

(SPONSORED BY DEPEX COLOR LAB)

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21 Comments

  1. Florentina M.
    August 23, 2012

    I must say that Mrs. Mark is a wonderful and talented woman. Her artworks are truly unique. I have a few of her products and I love them all. My daughter and myself both where our hats and bags all over New York. Keep up the good works Mrs. Mark and i wish you lots of success.

  2. Dominicanpearl2
    August 10, 2012

    Simply georgeous, great job Martha. I like them all. I will be getting them for Christmas, even if I am in the US. I’m the type who will wear anything ethnic/creole at anytime because I am so sure of myself and proud to be Dominican. We have some real talented folks in DA. I did not see this when I was there in November or April and May. I’ll be back to make my purchases.

  3. PICODEAU
    August 9, 2012

    So lovely!!

  4. B-dawg
    August 9, 2012

    I like wearing men’s hat. So I will be taking the one with green,the one on the table. Beautiful !!

  5. minetta james
    August 9, 2012

    i would love to buy one of these hat please,how can i get one.

  6. SHAWTY
    August 9, 2012

    oh my where is she located? i need to get one of these hats wen i come down in october.
    very good work

  7. Miss Dorie
    August 9, 2012

    It would be nice to be able to get a phone number or website to order these especially us in the USA

    • Martha
      August 9, 2012

      Hi, I am not allowed to post her number on the site(I did have her permission).
      Please contact DACPA (Dominica Arts and Craft Producers Association via their Facebook page for her details and see other locally made Domincan craft.
      (Please note I am not benefiting from this, I simply love the work).
      https://www.facebook.com/dacpadominica.
      Edna Mark of Creole Creations.

      • August 9, 2012

        What about those of us that not connected to Facebook you will have to come up with something because I would love to get one of the Hats I will be on the look out for an answer because Creole fest is coming up I live in the disapora and soon we will be celebration too, so send us some information.

      • August 10, 2012

        Fantastic!!

      • Martha
        August 10, 2012

        Anyone can look up my details on Google to contact me (2nd or 3rd entry) and I will pass on Edna Mark’s information privately.

  8. Zicack Girl
    August 9, 2012

    Beautiful, I would like the one the lady has on her head.

  9. waitukubuli-original
    August 9, 2012

    This is a very beautiful pic. Love the hat

  10. nitt
    August 9, 2012

    I LOVE THE HATS!!!

  11. browneyes
    August 9, 2012

    Great show of Dominican talent……. Keep up the good work.

  12. CREOLE
    August 9, 2012

    Congrats Martha,
    You are helping to promote “chapeau creole”
    beautiful!!!!!!!! great for the sun

    • Martha
      August 9, 2012

      Thanks. Edna Marks is a warm generous woman, and one of the creative gems on the island to boot. She is based in Canefield

      • Justice and Truth
        August 9, 2012

        She has talent. The outfits and hats are beautiful. It takes time and patience to sew and complete them. I wish her success. It also pays to advertise.

  13. virgo
    August 9, 2012

    I WOULD LOVE, TOO WEAR ONE OF THESE HATS IN THE USA,SINCE IT IS VERY VERY HOT RIGHT NOW JUST TO SHOW IT OFF I LOVE IT.

    • Lorraine G
      August 9, 2012

      Martha Cuffy, and Virgo, I too live in US and would like to wear/promote Creole. do you have a website Ms. CuffY and where is your location in Roseau?

  14. Anonymous
    August 9, 2012

    Can somebody please send me the contact information for this lady? i have been looking for a place where i can buy beautiful creole wear for so long. thanks.

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