Empowerment doll collection in Maryland

Botanique LLC: Luxury Seedwork is a unique museum and store located in Oxford, Maryland, United States. The institution showcases artistic expressions that are botanical in nature and are exclusive to Antigua and Barbuda. The products available are handmade by master artisan Antiguan and Barbudan women who specialize in seedwork using wild tamarind and jumbie bead seeds. These intricate designs are used to create stunning jewelry, fashion items, and household decor. The institution also offers a line of "Botanique Empowerment Dolls," which are inspired by traditional Antiguan and Barbudan dolls but re-imagined to celebrate African heritage. These dolls are reversible and depict black girls/women in the national dress made of Antiguan and Barbudan madras fabric and Kente African print. The dolls are a symbol of empowerment and inclusivity, moving away from negative stereotypes associated with previous versions.