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Louisiana: Where Culture Runs as Deep as the Bayou-The Pelican State is a place where French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and Native American influences blend into something found nowhere else on earth. From the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to the cypress swamps of Cajun country, Louisiana is a state that feeds your soul as much as your stomach, where every parish has its own flavor and the music never stops. This collection brings together handpicked treasures from artisans, makers, and craftspeopleโฆvintage finds, original art, woodwork, apparel, and unique items from Amazon and Etsy that capture the true spirit of Louisiana living. NOTE: Louisiana is the only state divided into parishes instead of counties, a remnant of its French and Spanish colonial past. It's home to the largest wetland system in North America, the birthplace of jazz, and a culture shaped by the Mississippi River's power to both give and take away. The state operates under a unique legal system influenced by the Napoleonic Code, and its Creole and Cajun cuisines are recognized worldwide. Despite facing hurricanes, floods, and economic challenges, Louisianans possess an unshakeable resilience and an almost defiant commitment to celebration.