Traditional Seychellois printing
Hand painted illustrated maps of the islands
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RootsSeychelles

Seychelles Artisan of the Year!

Beau Vallon, Seychelles 103 Sales On Etsy since 2012

5 out of 5 stars (20)

RootsSeychelles

Seychelles Artisan of the Year!

Beau Vallon, Seychelles | 103 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (20)

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Announcement    Hello ♥ Bonjour ♥ Bonzour! Thank you for visiting our Kreol tropical island boutique!! Our hand printed textiles and hand painted maps make lovely and adored Seychelles souvenirs!

Planning a trip to Seychelles? Place your custom order, and we’ll have it ready for you when you arrive! All of our work is hand made with love in Seychelles! 💕 🇸🇨 💕

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Last updated on Feb 16, 2020

Hello ♥ Bonjour ♥ Bonzour! Thank you for visiting our Kreol tropical island boutique!! Our hand printed textiles and hand painted maps make lovely and adored Seychelles souvenirs!

Planning a trip to Seychelles? Place your custom order, and we’ll have it ready for you when you arrive! All of our work is hand made with love in Seychelles! 💕 🇸🇨 💕

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About RootsSeychelles

Sales 103
On Etsy since 2012
  • Made with ♥ in Seychelles!
  • Designed using traditional Kreol printing techniques.
  • Illustrated maps to charm and delight!
  • Hand printed at our mountain studio in Seychelles.
  • Inspired by local colors of the islands.

MEET THE ROOTS

ROOTS SEYCHELLES is a textile and lifestyle brand based in Seychelles!
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Founded and owned by Ras Tony and Sista Stephannie, Roots Seychelles creates hand printed textiles and illustrated maps from their mountain atelier on Mahe. Using the wide array of local plants, they also create natural healing products and promote handmade craftwork created by Seychellois artisans.
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🌿 ROOTS IN KREOL

Inspired by the traditional Kreol techniques used by their ancestors, they are passionate about preserving the rich history of Seychelles and her old age customs and traditions. They use the nature to promote the benefits of local plants for healing as well as for creating sustainable products. Just as their island descendants did, they use the sun as a vital resource for drying their spices such as cinnamon, coffee, cacao, fragrant plants, coconut as well as all of their printed fabrics.


🌿 ILLUSTRATED MAPS

Map illustrator extraordinaire Sista Stephannie has been traveling and drawing maps of her journeys for almost 30 years. She founded the first site on the internet to offer hand drawn maps and these days she focuses on locations in Seychelles and surrounding areas. As a créatrice for Roots Seychelles, she has expanded her skills to include screen printing her illustrated maps on textiles, bags and beachwear.
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🌿 GREEN PHILOSOPHY

Roots Seychelles is very careful about protecting their fragile environment and take their responsibility very seriously. All of their products are locally sourced, and they work closely with the local community to enrich their standard of living by employing local artists, practicing fair trade and encouraging positive innovation.

With a love for the earth and their little island, they are devoted to recycling, reusing and repurposing as much as possible with minimal waste in their studio environment as well as their products. They also extend this philosophy into their every day lives.

All Roots Seychelles products are proudly made with love in Seychelles!

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Shop members

  • Ras Tony

    Dreamer, Thinker, Healer

    Tony is an island man who grew up on the beach and has a love for the sea. His endless creative talents include writing, drawing, poetry, music and he is also a master chef of Kreol cuisine. He has a passion for plants and their healing properties.

  • Sista Stephannie

    Illustratrice, Designer, Creator

    Stephannie is a free spirit illustrator who studied at Parsons School of Design and set up studios in NYC and San Francisco. She loves animals, painting, Kreol vegan cooking and African textiles, a passion she developed on her first trip to Africa.

  • Miss Nyssa

    Studio Assistant Superstar, Dog Whisperer, Beach Bunny

    A recent graduate of Seychelles Institute of Art & Design, Nyssa is a whiz at the day to day operations and brings fresh new ideas to the atelier. She is an expert at batik, tie & dye, silk screen and sun printing and always works with a smile!

  • Ms. Elisabeth

    Seamstress, Kitchen Boss, Everyone's Mum

    Beloved Ms. Elizabeth is a master seamstress and classic Kreol Mum. She does the beautiful sewing you see on all Roots Seychelles products. Her endless energy is also spent cooking, gardening and doing Moutya, a traditional Seychellois dance.

  • Spirit Hawk Golden Heart

    Mascot, Body Guard, Studio Assistant

    Spirit is the heart and soul of the Roots and can always be found in the studio when there is printing going on. A real Kreol girl, she loves hiking in the bush, jackfruit and her sidekick Nikintay the cat.

  • Jackson

    Mascot, Body Guard, Life Of The Party

    Sweet and silly Jackson is the newest addition to the atelier and fits right in with the Kreol lifestyle. A fierce protector, he scares away the stray chickens and can always be found hanging out with Spirit, the love of his life.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 23, 2019
Welcome ♥ Bienvenue ♥ Byenveni!

Accepted payment methods

Returns and exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Returns and exchange details
Due to the personalized nature of our work, deposits and payments are nonrefundable.
Payment
We accept major credit cards through Paypal and international bank transfers in US Dollars. In Seychelles we accept major world currencies and Seychelles rupees.
Shipping
We love working with clients in the United States and world wide! Please contact us for international shipping charges.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PRODUCTS ARE CREATED AND SHIPPED FROM SEYCHELLES, a little African island nation in the Indian Ocean. We work on Mahe, the largest of the Seychelles islands and be reassured that shipping from Seychelles to the rest of the world is extremely reliable.

Our main mode of shipping is Seychelles Post Office registered mail. You will receive a tracking number and can track your package online.

Delivery time to countries in Europe is approximately 3 weeks and to United States is approximately 4 weeks. If you are ordering from another country, please contact us for the approximate delivery schedule.

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If time is of the essence, contact us before ordering to ensure we are able to deliver your order in your time frame. Our production schedule varies depending on the season and we require 1-3 weeks to fulfill orders.
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International customs charges and any fees, duties and taxes associated with international shipping are the responsibility of the customer.

♥ LOCAL DELIVERY / PICKUP AVAILABLE! ♥

Let us deliver to your hotel or guesthouse in Seychelles or stop by our mountain atelier to pick up your order! We deliver to all locations in Seychelles! Contact us for a map + directions.
Additional policies and FAQs
All products, illustrations, designs, photographs, lettering styles and writings on this site are the copyright of Roots Seychelles. Please respect our work and marks. Thank you!

Roots Seychelles is now offering a wholesale program for select retailers around the world. Contact us for details about carrying the Roots brand.

Roots Seychelles
Tony Souffe
Beau Vallon
Mare Anglaise
La Batie
Mahé
Seychelles

More information

Last updated on Dec 31, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders

We Love to Bring Your Ideas to Life!

Custom orders are happily accepted! Do you have a special item, design or colour in mind? Let us know--we are multi talented designers and would love to make something just for you. Let's work together!

Care instructions

We use fixed inks on all of our products but hand washing is recommended.
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Wash in cold water.
​Hang to dry.
​Hot iron.
​Do not bleach.
​Handle with care.

​Enjoy!!

Gift wrapping and packaging

Gift wrapping and gift cards are available! Let us know if you are sending a gift to someone special and we are happy to include our Roots wrapping for an additional charge.

Wholesale availability

Are you a retailer looking to carry Roots Seychelles products? Contact us to see our 2019 wholesale catalog!

Sizing details

All sizes are listed. If you would like a custom size, contact us and we will be happy to make a custom order just for you!