The reason was soon revealed after a visit to some of these booths. In an industry where the creation of products and services is home rather than factory based, the manufacturers often have a harder time finding a platform for their products. Thus the first of its kind, an exhibition, to promote the work of skillful women, proved to be ideal.
Note that these cottage industries produce products that are distinctive because they are usually not mass-produced.
For example, coming all the way from Linden, Ms. Sherry James was there with her chopped up, seasoned packages of both meat and veggies, ready for use. Marketed under the brand “Just Rite”, James offerings included seasoned or curried pork, chicken or fish and other meats, as well as packaged bora, celery and boulangers. The produce came from James own farm from the West Watooka Farming Area. The products were well presented, packaged in Styrofoam trays, covered in cellophane wrap and labeled.
Another exhibitor, Monaselle Allen, was holding her own with her bottled preserves and seasonings. She has hopes of bringing exposure to her products and expanding. Among the products on her table – pepper, green seasoning, achar and cassereep.
Designer Natasha Davis, who we may remember for her outstanding work last Mashramani, was present at Feminition with a fabulous showcase of customized dolls, which included dolls in Indian wear, dolls in kemars, dolls in national costumes, wedding dresses and a variety of other beautiful costumes.
Showcasing beautiful craft, Ruth Shuman occupied a sizable spread with her practical works of art which included baskets, jewelry boxes, kitchen utensils and more.
Also available was a wide array of services, in the area of banking, health, education and beauty.
As the exhibition continued, there were live makeovers sessions, body massages and several HIV Counselling and Testing sites.
The health village highlighted women’s health and one display featured silicone models of breasts and testicles that made the instruction sessions more interesting.
Last night, the curtain came down on Feminition with a fashion show featuring Guyana’s top designers – Sonia Noel, Carol Fraser, Derek Moore, Keisha Edwards, Randy Madray and others, including surprise guests.
Source: https://guyanachronicle.com/2011/05/30/feminition-offers-exposure-to-small-manufacturers