sloopjones
U.S. Virgin Islands |
Announcement
Welcome to the e-home of St. John artist, Sloop Jones—
painter of tropical clothing, banners & signs,
bamboo craftsman, and
whimsical sage.
Announcement
Welcome to the e-home of St. John artist, Sloop Jones—
painter of tropical clothing, banners & signs,
bamboo craftsman, and
whimsical sage.
Items
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Sloop Jones Hand Painted RashGuard Swim Skin in Confetti
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Men's Camp Shirt Purple Sage
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Mermaid PalmTree SailBoat 100% Cotton VNeck TShirt handpainted Sloop Jones St John USVI Sunset Ocean Colors on White Tee Ladies Womens S-2XL
$42.00 -
Hand-painted St John VI V-neck tee with a mermaid, red sail and palm trees.Woman's sizes
$42.00 -
Rash Guard Swim Shirt 50 SPF Purple
$69.00Only 2 left -
Rash Guard Swim Shirt 50 SPF Atlantic Blue
$69.00Only 1 left -
Rash Guard Swim Shirt 50 SPF
$69.00
Reviews
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Linda on Sep 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully hand painted...great quality! I love the island feel of my purchase!
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marmi413 on May 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSloop never fails to impress and we are so happy we can order thru Etsy since our annual trip to St Thomas was canceled due to that dreadful virus. Wishing him a successful summer and we will be back hopefully next year.
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Anne on Sep 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’ve purchased several items over the last 15 years on my trips down to Saint John.... we have not been down there since Irma struck.. so I just missed the island feeling and I’m so glad I purchase it! the fit is awesome the color is gorgeous! beautiful beautiful work!
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notestein on Apr 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely Beautiful! This is my third item from Sloop Jones — I love the beauty, quality, originality, and durability of the items. My new dress is even more beautiful than I had hoped! I look forward to many happy years of wear — just like my Sloop Jones shirt that I’ve been washing-and-wearing for eight years — and the colors are still bright and amazing!
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About sloopjones
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Barbara and Sloop
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First Studio , East End St John
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East End St John, USVI
The Couple Behind the Color
In 1986, Sloop and Barbara set off on an open-ended Caribbean adventure that eventually landed them on the East End of St. John. They rented a beach shack, hitched rides to town and back (nearly impossible in this remote neighborhood), and set about building a business and life together on St. John.
With the 300 t-shirts they brought from Massachusetts, Sloop and Barbara started what is now an iconic St. John fashion line: comfortable, colorful clothing hand-painted in Sloop’s signature style. In the early days, carrying t-shirts with them wherever they went, they’d sell on the ferry boat to St. Thomas. And when they ran out of merchandise, Sloop and Barbara were happy to sell the shirts off their backs.
Almost three decades later, the Sloop Jones brand is a St. John staple, employing several special island folks year round. The one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing and wall art embody what so many people love about the Caribbean—the celebration of color, the stunning natural beauty, the soft trade winds’ breeze, the quirky characters, and laid back vibe— all those things that make island life enchanting.
In July 2014, Sloop lost his beloved wife and best friend Barbara after a brief battle with cancer. Every day she is deeply missed. But her spirit and energy remain on the little piece of paradise they created together through the flowers she planted, the kitties she cared for, and of course, the business she built with Sloop, her partner in all things.
Despite this great loss the Sloop Jones line of celebratory fashion and wall art continues to grow and thrive, and the team carries on in Barbara’s spirit.
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