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Slice Of Jamaica
Arts & Crafts
(562) 900-3778
Slice Of Jamaica
Arts & Crafts
(562) 900-3778
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About Us
Our Products
More than Just a Store
More than Just a Store
Slice of Jamaica offers authentic Jamaican items and unique, one of a kind specialty items. You will find body/burning oils, soaps/lotions, clothing, jewelry, bags, hand-carved wood art, healing crystals, and plenty more. Don't see what you're looking for? Ask! We can do special orders!
More than Just a Store
More than Just a Store
More than Just a Store
Jamaican born native, Balford Kerr, has dedicated his artistic craft to Long Beach, CA for more than 20 years. Although he is tucked away in the eclectic 4th street area you can often see him working on various projects outside of the store. This hidden treasure is a delight!
NEW ARRIVALS
More than Just a Store
NEW ARRIVALS
Slice of Jamaica now carries authentic Jamaican food products:
SAUCES:
Walkerswood Jerk Marinade Walkerswood Scotch Bonne Grace's Mild Jerk Sauce
BEVERAGES:
Ginger Beer Soda
Kola Champagne Soda
Ginger Pineapple Soda
Creme Soda
Vita Malt Energy Drink
Supligen (vanilla & peanut
St. Jamaica Ackee
Long Beach Post Article
Balford Brings Slice of Jamaica to 4th Street
by Matt Cohn in Small Business
An artist from Montego Bay, Jamaica has carved his own niche in the eclectic 4th Street scene: Balford, owner of Slice of Jamaica, is a woodcarver who can often be seen creating his distinctive work outside his shop.
Slice of Jamaica, at 950 East 4th Street, is one of those tiny storefronts you thank yourself for finding after slowing down and opening your eyes to a neighborhood’s riches (it’s a 1/2 block east of the V Room. Look for the giant red coffee pot; its spout points directly across the street at Slice of Jamaica). Ample trappings of reggae culture are available: Tie-died dresses, knit caps, maracas made from coconuts, djembe drums, backpacks, jewelry, Bob Marley posters, reggae CD’s, and more. But the best feature of Slice of Jamaica is Balford and his craftsmanship.
Balford arrived in the States a decade and a half ago and could soon be found carving and selling his wares behind a small table at the corner of 4th and Cherry. Within a few years he moved into his first location on 4th Street, then moved across the street to his current spot a few years later. He enjoys visiting with neighbors while carving outside the shop’s front door. The deep, rich sound of reggae pouring out from the shop (Balford lists Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Dennis Brown as a few of his favorite reggae artists) provides an evocative soundtrack as Balford creates woodwork out of palm, oak, walnut, mahogany, and cedar. “I like artists who sing about peace and love,” says Balford.