The name Cajun is derived from les Acadiens, and usually refers to the French descendants of Canadian exiles who migrated south to the Gulf of Mexico area in the 19th century. The Cajun culture is delightful, and makes up an important part of Louisiana's customs and traditions. The ornaments that you will find at CajunOrnaments.com are a colorful reflection of Cajun life. The artisans at Cajun Ornaments handcraft the ornaments from crawfish, garfish scales, redfish scales, and crabs, all of which they usually catch themselves, so all of the raw materials are part of Louisiana's coastal life. The materials are cleaned and then hand painted and tooled to match the original ornament design. see more at CajunOrnaments.com see our specials too!