Since the time I started planning a trip to Andros, I knew I wanted to visit Androsia Batik. We had previously ordered from their online store, and picked up some items on a trip to Eleuthera, but I really wanted to see where and how it was made. Courtesy of our taxi driver, Mr. Pinder, it was a short drive to Androsia Batik in Fresh Creek, Andros, Bahamas. Androsia Batik is family-owned and operated and has been around since 1973. Every piece is made by hand. The designs are carved from sea sponge and each stamp is applied by hand to the fabric, making each piece unique. As we approached…


