Artisan, Painting, Mixed Media, Craft, Folk Art
Sailors Valentines were first created in Barbados by islanders in the 19th century. Sailors purchased them after their long journeys on whaling ships to take back to loved ones in the US.- hence the name. They are made using seashells in various designs glued into an octagonal case and covered with glass. There has been a resurgence of this time consuming art in the past few years.