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CCDI
Handmade
Collection
2013
Craf t design ref lects and transforms life
The Cape Craft and Design Institute’s (CCDI) Handmade Collection
provides a protective screen against intruders. Striking floral wall-
is a top-end, curated selection of the finest handmade products,
paper, on closer inspection, reveals texts that inspired women to
designed and made by some of the Western Cape’s most talented
endure and recover from domestic violence.
craft producers and designer makers.
Acrylic and ink works comment on the impact of colonialists
The Collection’s annual launch at the prestigious Design Indaba
on indigenous populations. Even patchwork cushions, in hues of
Expo provides an outstanding opportunity for exhibiting producers
brown and cream, are motivated by the estrangement of people
to showcase their work in an ideal location; it is viewed by
from their natural surroundings.
thousands of enthusiastic collectors, retail buyers and journalists.
It’s great feedback to note that we attract new entrants every year,
Tough economic times and scarce resources have resulted in out-
as producers increasingly see the tremendous value of being part
standing items made from found objects: a cooking oil container
of an established and respected show where their work is presented
becomes a sunburst floral fantasy; plastic is transformed into covetable
in a high quality, styled environment.
jewellery; a discarded pair of jeans morphs into toys guaranteed to
bring smiles to the faces of kids of all ages.
This is our fifth Collection, following on from a foundation of
themed exhibitions curated by the CCDI since 2003. It reflects
In line with the World Design Capital 2014 slogan of Live Design.
many characteristics of place … a wire work of a woman buffeted
Transform Life, such handmade products show that design can
by the strong south-easter wind… carved West Coast birds perched
make the world more beautiful. Certainly, with nearly 3 000 enterprises
on a bundle of Atlantic kelp … a silver ring embedded with a ceramic
on our database, representing an estimated 14 695 jobs, it has the
Newlands brewery bottle top.
power to transform lives.
Our rich floral and marine life continues to be a rich source of
As always, we could not have produced this Handmade Collection
inspiration: protea-printed fabric adds comfort to a stool; delicate
alone. We would like to thank Business Arts South Africa, the Provincial
ceramic ware is painted with blooms and leaves; a silver whale lob
Government of the Western Cape, Scan Display, Woodheads, and
tails above a translucent sea glass pendant.
the dti for contributing to the costs of the catalogue.
The darker underbelly of Cape Town is also reflected: the arts of
embroidery, lace and crochet produce a fine metal curtain that also
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alphabetical index
African Manga
African Manga
Alice Cohen
Aliza Sholk
Aliza Sholk
Aliza Sholk
Anne Schemer
Artvark
aRt27 Gallery
bbellamy and bbellamy artspace
bbellamy and bbellamy artspace
Carol Faclier
Carol Faclier
Collaborate
Daan Samuels Craftworks
Esmarie du Plooy
Eyebead
Fabricnation
FH Porcelain Works
FH Porcelain Works
Frieda Luhl
Hands & Feet
Indigi Designs
Indigi Designs
Jane Solomon & Saartjie Baartman ladies
Janet Camden
Jasper & George
Jeanette Gibson
Jeanette Gibson
Jeanistar
Junkanew
Kallie
Karla Duterloo
Kunye & Sarah Rhodes
Kunye
Libi, Natural Bags & Designs
Light Metal
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Light Metal
Lila Ceramics
Lisa Firer Ceramics
Lulu K Designs
Lulu K Designs
Maid in Africa
Maike Valcarcel
MaraNelson Designs
MaraNelson Designs
Maureen Visagé
Monkeybiz
My Daddy Products
NunaBean
Nuno & Handmade Change
Netshomi Zam
Paul Birchell
Rain
Rustig
Samuel Damons
Samuel Damons
Samuel Damons
simpleintrigue
Sithabe African Craft
Sithabe African Craft
Soanesbury
Southern Art Ceramic Design
Spier Architectural Arts
Streetwires
studio m
Thys Carstens
The Wren Design
Tsai Design Studio
Unique Gifts
Wiid Design
Wild Olive
Woodgem
Zamani Art & Design
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This Handmade Collection represents
a selection of handmade work
from the Western Cape region of
South Africa during 2013.
Please contact the designer-makers / craft
producers for customised orders.
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memphis
MEMPHIS
African Manga
Tafara Mashingaidze
021 801 4775
rosalynd@indaloproject.co.za
Woman in the wind
Wire
R1 180
A wire sculpture that expressively portrays a woman struggling to
walk as she is buffeted by a strong south-easter.
Tafara Mashingaidze was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and currently
lives and works in Cape Town. His creative journey began as a
graphic designer, exploring pens, colours, techniques and, later
on, experimenting with other media such as wire art. He has now
developed his own style and says: “I am no longer just making art.
I am expressing myself through my sculptures.”
Aliza Sholk
Aliza Sholk
074 110 5454
lizasholk@gmail.com
Wide vessel
Rope, thread
Not for Sale.
Vessel made from cotton sash cord and thread, coil sewn on a
home sewing machine.
Aliza, a lifelong craft producer who originates from Israel, recently
began to work with sash-cord rope and thread, making individually
shaped baskets, bags and vases. Her sewing experience comes
from working as a costume designer; working with clay inspired
shapes.
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bbellamy and bbellamy artspace
David Bellamy
084 314 5741 / bellamydavid@hotmail.com
Molecule for all Earthlings / Metal
R750
Coat rack made from welded iron balls and bar.
The artist says: “Currently profoundly estranged from our environment and the accumulative effect of our individual choices
on our disentitled-by-anthropocentrism neighbour Earthlings, as
well as our own kind and our shared future- the coat-rack involves
the hoped-for materialisation of a ‘pharmaceutical’ that we may
incorporate to awaken our identification with and thus develop
perceptions that include responsibility and care for our fellow
Earthlings. The idea is to oppose mass-extinction by means of developing identification. Our planet’s and our species’ future is at
stake if we retain atavistic assumptions. The molecular structure
spells out the word love using molecular bonds, as well as referring
to 50’s ‘atomic’ styles.”
David studied Biological Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand,
and Fine Art and Critical Studies at Central St Martins College of Art and
Design, London. He has a shop in Muizenberg, with a front gallery
space and fabric warehouse, and a Woodstock atelier.
Carol Faclier Ceramics
Carol Faclier
083 348 4866
carol@faclier.com
Green-leaved Jug
Ceramic
R1 425
Ceramic clay jug or vase using the coil technique, with three layers
of painting. This piece can be functional or a piece of art in the
kitchen or dining room.
Carol has been working under the tuition of ceramic artist Shirley
Fintz for the past 10 years. Using the coil technique, she mainly
makes functional ceramic bowls, jugs and vases in all shapes and
sizes with various designs, all unique. “There is a great sense of
satisfaction in seeing something develop from nothing,” she says.
“My style of expression is governed by my precise attention to
detail, which is a reflection of my personality where ‘perfection’ is
the key word.”
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Indigi Designs
Natalie du Toit
021 554 7094 / 072 189 4848
natalie@indigidesigns.co.za
www.indigidesigns.co.za
Janet Camden-Smith
021 761 8412 / 074 265 1397
janetcamden@gmail.com
www.janetcamden.co.za
Segment Bowl
Wire
R365
My garden has new life
Recycled products, hessian
R1 700
The segment wire bowl, with its angular lines, is a functional art
piece. It is versatile as it can be turned upside down to make a
pendant light. Available in a variety of colours.
Recycled items machine-embroidered onto hessian sack.
Fascination with the colour, texture and flexibility of packaging has
steered Janet in the direction of using it in her art work. Its perspective
and richness is combined with stitching to provide detail and texture.
Natalie initially studied interior design and worked her way up to
become a homeware buyer for a niche retailer. She then became
creative director of a large decor manufacturing company. There
she honed her design, development and technical skills and founded
a successful lifestyle brand for the company. She left to pursue her
own design label, Indigi Designs, in February 2011. “The range
encompasses a fusion between contemporary design and local
craftsmanship, African flavour and global appeal.”
Indigi Designs
Janet was born and educated in Cape Town, and raised in a large
creative family, where all were encouraged to hand-make and recycle
from an early age. “I am a happy, positive person and enjoy the
shapes and forms derived from nature and flowers.”
Jasper & George
Local floral and geometric inspiration from the latest collection
of Indigi Designs – ‘Design for Life’.
Heinrich & Ina van der Walt
082 303 6577 / 082 451 6181
jasperandgeorge@gmail.com Colourful seating bench
Wood, vinyl
R980 (plus packaging and courier costs)
A versatile bench or table made of recycled pallet wood, painted
with a bright, environmentally-friendly paint. A floral print is on the
side of the bench.
Natalie initially studied interior design and worked her way up
to being a homeware buyer for a niche retailer. She then became
creative director of a large decor manufacturing company. There
she honed her design, development and technical skills and
founded a successful lifestyle brand for the company. She left to
pursue her own design label, Indigi Designs, in February 2011.
“The range encompasses a fusion between contemporary design
and local craftsmanship, African flavour and global appeal.”
Jasper & George is a furniture and decor business founded in February
2012 by Heinrich and Ina van der Walt. Heinrich, who has a background
in Human Resources, has always been interested in furniture and decor
design. Ina has worked in the fashion retail sector, in Visual Display. The
concept of Jasper & George was born when the couple began collecting
and buying goods for their home; it was difficult to find affordable,
good quality furniture and decor items that were also environmentallyfriendly and locally made. Jasper & George uses only recycled pallet
wood and environmentally-friendly sealants and paints.
Natalie du Toit
021 554 7094 / 072 189 4848
natalie@indigidesigns.co.za
www.indigidesigns.co.za
Undo Stools
Steel, textile
R895
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Jennistar Bead Bowls
Light Metal
Jeanine Bilonda
078 071 4171
bilonda@gmail.com
David Clark-Brown
028 316 3121 / 082 815 1449
dcb@mighty.co.za
Star Bowl
Beads
R850 (large size)
In my garden
Plastic, paint
R1 600
A 25 litre cleaner container, upcycled using scissors and heat to cut
the plastic, which is then painted.
Jeanine arrived from the DRC seven years ago, and was taught
how to produce beadwork in South Africa. The star-shaped
design is a new development, based on her own work and
experimentation. Jeanine sells her work from Woodstock near
the Old Biscuit Mill on Saturdays, and hopes that her connection
with the CCDI will help to grow her business.
Born in Cape Town, David studied dental technology. Metal work
has been a hobby since his early years – he is inspired by the contrast
of light and shadows. He initially punched metal, then used a cutting
torch, progressing from small items such as tins and candle holders
to lampshades and mirrors. David also works with cement and
clay, and enjoys painting, so used his diverse skills to create this
upcycled decorative piece.
Karla Duterloo
Light Metal
Karla Duterloo
072 675 5410
karladuterloo@yahoo.com
David Clark-Brown
028 316 3121 / 082 815 1449
dcb@mighty.co.za
Bucket of flowers
Plastic
R1 400
Zunis
Beadwork, ceramics, wood
R3 000
African mosaic on a wooden disk - incorporating African beadwork, ceramics and mosaic. “I like to use lovely African beadwork
in an unexpected way to stand out.”
Karla Duterloo studied Arts and Craft in the Netherlands, and has
specialised in teaching and making mosaic for 12 years. Karla’s
work is held in private and commercial collections overseas and in
Africa. She has organised two global MosaicArt, Charity Projects,
in London and Nepal. In her latest Game Animal Collection she
has used various materials to give an interesting look and texture.
They incorporate handmade ceramic, glass fusions, African beadwork and South African minerals.
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A plastic cooking oil bucket blossoms into new life, inspired by the
artist’s love of nature.
Born in Cape Town, David studied dental technology. Metal work
has been a hobby since his early years – he is inspired by the contrast
of light and shadows. He initially punched metal, then used a cutting
torch, progressing from small items such as tins and candle holders
to lampshades and mirrors. David also works with cement and
clay, and enjoys painting, so used his diverse skills to create this
upcycled decorative piece.
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Maid in Africa
Monkeybiz
Andrew & Micha Weir
021 465 3704 / 073 404 8910
maidinafrica@telkomsa.net
Joan Krupp
021 426 0145
monkeybiz@monkeybiz.co.za / www.monkeybiz.co.za
Spineless
Wood, fabric
R2 500
Craft with expression - an upholstered chair with a free form,
abstract art treatment. Pencil and collage, digitally printed.
Woven beadwork depicting a lion with a luxurious mane.
Sandile Moses Mapakade was born in the Eastern Cape and now
lives in Khayelitsha with his wife Fundiswa Kupa (also a registered
Monkeybiz artist) and his two children, a boy of five and a girl of
eight. Sandile began working for Monkeybiz in 2006 and says: “I
love creating and beading the art works, and I agreed to exhibit
the artwork through Monkeybiz.”
Maid in Africa is a husband and wife duo creating hand-painted
fabrics with signature designs, which they then use to make one-ofa-kind garments, tablecloths, bags, postcards and other items. Years
ago, Andrew and Micha were motivated to help create an extra
income for their domestic worker, Priscilla, while they were both
still working elsewhere. With their knowledge of silk screening, their
ability to sew and Priscilla’s help, Maid in Africa was born.
Monkeybiz is a sustainable income-generating non-profit organisation
that provides self-employment opportunities to bead artists and
provides them with skills training and support. All profits go back
into the communities to provide community services, which
are partially funded by donations and gifts. This inspirational project
empowers more than 450 disadvantaged people living in Cape
Town informal settlements by providing them with beads and beading
material, with payment for each piece produced.
MaraNelson Designs
My Daddy Products
Tyre Fruit Platter
Recycled tyre
R250
Robert Rudolph
082 399 3598
mydaddy@bellville-south.co.za
Vase Collection
Plastic
R150/group
Beautiful, sturdy and functional, a fruit platter of stripped tyre is
an elegant setting for colourful fruit.
Recycled plastic cooldrink bottles, cut and shaped to form vases,
then spray-painted for definition.
A collaboration between artisan and designer, MaraNelson designs
aspires to creating product within a social context, environmental
concern while using functionality and need as a basis for inspiration.
Mara Fleischer has done extensive product design with a variety of cultures,
to encourage traditional skills and innate creativity. Nelson Banderson, a
talented craftsman, makes car tyre swings and sells them on the side of
the road. They have collaborated - with Mara’s innovation and Nelson’s
skills - to produce a range of aesthetic, functional recycled products
Robert is an artist, toy builder, inventor and musician whose art work
has been exhibited at the MTN Science Centre and the Cape Town
International Jazz Festival. Robert started his business when his sons
were only a few years old, making their first toys from recyclable plastic.
He decided to expand this concept into an art form - and the vases were
born. The idea came when he realised the potential of upcycling the
large amount of waste material; it would create employment as well as
being a clean-up exercise.
Mara Fleischer
021 783 1124 / 076 926 0028
marafleischer@hotmail.com
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King of the Jungle / Beads
R5 750
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Nuno & Handmade Change
Sue Kingma
021 686 1811 / 072 444 1176
sue4nuno@mweb.co.za
www.nunodesign.co.za
UP! Vertical garden planters and vase system
Felt, wire, recycled PET bottles, papier-mâché
R150
The UP! Vertical garden planters and vase system is a collaboration
between several designer-makers and craft producers to jointly
design, develop and market new cross-disciplinary product ranges.
They use similar components that can be put together to offer a
varied and flexible range of exciting new products.
Gerrit Oosthuizen
028 316 3296 / 083 232 9238
gerrit@mytile.co.za / www.mytile.co.za
Scattered - Series 1
Ceramics
R959
Scattered - Series 2
Ceramics
R1 124
Handmade, hand-printed ceramic tiles. This concept pattern for
walls can be customised in various pattern and colour mixes.
Sue Kingma operates as an independent designer, exporter and
entrepreneur, trading as Nuno. Her focus is entrepreneurial
development and handcraft - especially handmade felt, compact
and vertical gardening. Nuno and Felix Holm of Handmade Change
collaborate in developing products that cross craft disciplines. Sue
feels that it is very important to green our environments, especially
the urban environment. Spades & Spoons has already commissioned
Nuno to produce planters for its organic Cape Town Restaurant.
Gillian Greer and Gerrit Oosthuizen, the two partners, have been
involved with ceramic production and design for the past 23 years.
Customised designs, according to the brief supplied to the company,
provide the main cash flow. Lately they have completed several high
profile environments and the vision for the future is to take tile design
to new levels of shape, texture and pattern development.
Samuel Damons
the WREN design
Samuel Damons
021 701 0397 / 072 913 2289
damonssteven487@gmail.com
richards@safmed.co.za
Goringhigri
Acrylic, ink on canvas
R25 500
Samuel was born with talent, and describes himself as a struggle artist
who has developed his craft with few resources. He has attended the
Ruth Prowse Community Art Project and taken part in 12 exhibitions.
He specialises in San and Khoi art.
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Southern Art Ceramic Design
Wendren Setzer
021 788 4819 / 083 947 2995
wendren@thewrendesign.com / www.thewrendesign.com
Kings Rice Peace Bag
Cotton
R625
This seamless cylindrical bag with a shoulder strap shapes itself to whatever is
placed inside it, folds up into almost nothing when not in use, and may be used
over and over. It is based on the Liberian rice bag, which became known as the
Peace Bag when adopted by Peace Corps workers in the 1960s. The lining is naturally
dyed with spices often added to rice: turmeric for yellow and jujube for a
brilliant orange. Retail bags will be dyed in the standard (non-food dye) manner.
The design company creates and produces bags that challenge the limits of various
materials; the WREN design started out when the founder, Wendren, searched for
a simple, practical bag that had a story, was beautiful and not mass-produced. The
WREN design was born in 2008 and the products have developed, based on inspiring
natural materials that have already had a life. These include coffee bean sacks and
antique linen grain bags, sacks and cement packaging rejects. The business exhibited at Design Indaba 2010 in the Emerging Creatives category.
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Tsai Design Studio
Y Tsai
021 423 7104 / 083 729 1684 tsai@tsaidesignstudio.com
Multi-functional Pony Desk
Supawood
R1 088
In the spirit of Cape Town World Design Capital - Live Design, Transform
Life - the Pony Desk is a multi-functional furniture item for Grade R learners.
It was designed as a CSR project for All Office Furniture to provide
disadvantaged schools, with limited space, with a space-efficient solution.
Tsai Design Studio is the winner of several design awards and competitions,
including the international Red Dot award, and The Most Beautiful
Object in South Africa award in 2008 for the Nested Bunk Beds. The
Vissershok Container Classroom recently won a 2012 Loerie Award in
the architectural category. The studio’s Safmarine Sports Centre project
received an Award of Merit from the Cape Institute of Architecture, and
was short-listed for the Afrisam Sustainable Architecture Award 2012.
Wiid Design
Laurie Wiid van Heerden
072 494 5914
laurie@wiiddesign.co.za
www.wiiddesign.co.za
The Milk Stool
Wood, cork
R3 800
Agglomerated cork blocks, cut and shaped by hand, used with high
quality European beech, hand-turned and finished with natural clear
wax. “The milking stool is usually seen as a rude, unsightly piece of equipment
that gets little consideration,” says the artist. “I saw the opportunity to
design a modern, beautiful piece, with history and meaning.”
Laurie Wiid van Heerden was born in Cape Town in 1987. He initially
studied industrial design at the Cape Technikon in 2007, then decided
to venture into more practical aspects. He joined the Bronze Age Art
Foundry, where he worked with some of his creative heroes including
Cecile and Boyd, William Kentridge and Wim Botha. After gaining
practical experience in design and manufacturing, and working as an
assistant to Wim Botha for nearly two years, he created Wiid Design.
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tough love
tough love
Alice Cohen
021 671 7336 / 082 887 2084
almark@telkomsa.net
Silver Ribbon Strap Bracelet
Sterling silver, glass beads
R4 500
Sterling silver bead tubes sewn together in peyote stitch to give the look of a
fine strap; black glass beads give the impression of a leather buckle.
Purple Cuff Bracelet
Glass beads
R1 950
Broad, flat cuff bracelet in peyote stitch with square beads in purple, brick
red and black; three hand-beaded crystal buttons.
Aliza Sholk
074 110 5454
lizasholk@gmail.com
Sash Cord Bag
Rope, thread
R600
Bag made from cotton sash cord and thread, coil sewn on a home
sewing machine.
Green Cuff Bracelet
Glass beads, buttons
R1 950
Broad, flat cuff bracelet with old Nigerian jedega disc buttons; glass beads in
pink and shades of green, peyote stitch.
Alice was born in Cape Town and has loved doing handwork since an early age. She
has followed her passion for colour and design since the mid-70’s, when she started
making jewellery. As she is most influenced by African elegance, she has a large collection of traditional beadwork, antique trade-beads and modern handcrafts to inspire
her. She has had no formal design training, except for an apprenticeship in furniture
design with the late Erwin Plaut. With marketing, however, she could turn her
hobby into a small business that would provide employment for herself and others.
Aliza Sholk
Anne-Kathrin Scherner
074 110 5454
lizasholk@gmail.com
Rope Shaped Vessel
Rope, thread
R600
073 123 5037
anne.scherner@gmail.com
Vessel made from cotton sash cord and thread, coil sewn on a home
sewing machine.
Aliza, a lifelong craft producer who was born in Israel, recently began
to work with sash cord rope and thread, making individually shaped
baskets, bags and vases. Her sewing experience comes from working as
a costume designer; working with clay inspired shapes.
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Aliza, a lifelong craft producer who was born in Israel, recently began
to work with sash cord rope and thread, making individually shaped
baskets, bags and vases. Her sewing experience comes from working as
a costume designer; working with clay inspired shapes. Lurch - The Jeans Monster
Textile, trimmings
R200
The Jeans Monsters are unique, unisex stuffed toys, each handsewn using a self-made pattern. Jeans are used for the background
and felt, ribbons and buttons for the details. “They are made for
the young at heart, with my imagination as the only limit for each
design,” says Anne-Kathrin.
Ann-Kathrin has a working background in container shipping; after
being retrenched last year, she decided to develop her hobby into a
craft. She has been selling her toys at the Hout Bay Indoor, Kirstenbosch
and Durbanville markets. “With increasing exposure I am learning
how to improve my product every day, and hope this submission
will inspire me to greater heights.”
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Artvark
Theresa Jo Wessels
021 788 5584 / 082 372 5291
artvark@iafrica.co.za
Iron Curtain
Mild steel
R2 850
A metal curtain that resembles the arts of embroidery, lace and
crochet. The laser-cut mild steel is functional as it protects one like
a burglar bar, but also reminds one of beauty and care as opposed
to the constant reminder of fear. “When the sun falls through
‘Lace’, a shadow of affection spills over you,” says the artist.
Theresa Jo completed her BA Jewellery Design at Stellenbosch University
in 1982, and in 1985 enjoyed a residency at the Cité Internationale
des Arts, Paris. She launched the Artvark cutlery range in 1988, which
was exhibited internationally, including at Moma in New York. She has
held solo exhibitions at AVA Cape Town and Pretoria. Theresa Jo also
launched an embroidery project in Johannesburg with 10 formerly
unemployed women. She was a guest artist at Messa Munchen in
1996 and since 1992 has owned and curated the Artvark Gallery
with her husband, C.P. Wessels.
Carol Faclier Ceramics
Carol Faclier
083 348 4866
carol@faclier.com
Precision
Clay
R1 425
This hand-made clay bowl can be used purely for display, or as
a functional item. “The style of expression is governed by my precise
attention to detail, which is a reflection of my personality where
‘perfection’ is the key word,” says Carol.
Carol has been working under the tuition of ceramic artist Shirley Fintz
for the past 10 years. Using the coil technique, she makes mainly functional
ceramic bowls, jugs and vases in all shapes and sizes and in various designs,
all unique. “There is a great sense of satisfaction in seeing something
develop from nothing,” she says. “My style of expression is governed
by my precise attention to detail, which is a reflection of my personality,
where ‘perfection’ is the key word.”
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Collaborate
Kallie Doran, John Bauer, Natasha Wood
084 445 1670
metalgoldphish@gmail.com
Porcelain and Copper Pendants
Porcelain, copper, brass
R590
A collaborative work between three artists – well-established ceramicist
John Bauer and two jewellery designers, Natasha Wood and Kallie Doran.
Ceramicist John Bauer is well-known for his work that includes the
recreation of doily patterns from his extensive collection. Kallie graduated
from the Ruth Prowse School of Art in 2006 after studying jewellery
design and manufacture. She gained three years’ work experience with
established jewellery companies and is currently self-employed as an
independent jewellery designer. Natasha Wood also studied jewellery
design at the Ruth Prowse School of Art. Nature is her primary influence
– she casts natural objects such as seed pods and nature-influenced wax
sculptures into silver using the lost wax casting method.
Esmarie du Plooy
083 987 2069
e.m.duplooy@gmail.com
Consol Meets Quartz
Recycled glass, quartz beads‚ metal
R1 150
Section of Consol glass, with metal end caps attaching coloured
quartz beads to one side of the bangle. Mokume gane method.
Matching quartz and sterling silver drop earrings.
Esmarie has been a creative manufacturing jeweller and art creator
since 1989, using upcycled and mixed media. She is also a full-time
educator in jewellery manufacture, holding a senior position in
the Art Department of the College of Cape Town.
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Eyebead
Patricia Fahrenfort
072 649 0912
pfahrenfort@telkomsa.net
FH Porcelain Works
Healing Bracelet Beads, thread, jasper (large bracelet), obsidian snowflake (smaller bracelet)
R450 (large) R350 (small)
Illustrated Hanging Porcelain Planters
Porcelain, blue cobalt oxide
R150 (small), R170 (large) per planter
Bracelets made in peyote stitch. Both the semi-precious stones are
believed to have healing properties – for accessories that not only
look good, but are good for you as well.
Slab and hand-moulded planters, that can be suspended in the air.
Best in a set of three or four.
Patricia is a retired civil servant, writer, part-time researcher and
an avid reader. She began bead weaving in 2012.
FH Porcelain Works
Farah Hernandez Martinez
021 839 3193 / 084 853 5148
info@farahhernandez.co.za
Circles Vase
Porcelain, blue cobalt oxide
R500
Slab and hand-moulded porcelain vase with once-off, illustrated circular
patterns in blue cobalt oxide.
Born in Spain, Farah is a self- taught ceramicist, illustrator and designer.
She moved to South Africa in 2004 and began working with clay,
porcelain and various other media. After working with renowned
ceramicists, she has developed a unique and original style. In 2012 she
delved into her own work on a large scale. Her planters and paper-thin
illustrated vases have already earned her a fine reputation.
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Farah Hernandez Martinez
021 839 3193 / 084 853 5148
info@farahhernandez.co.za
Born in Spain, Farah is a self-taught ceramicist, illustrator and designer.
She moved to South Africa in 2004 and began working with
clay, porcelain and various other media. After working with
renowned ceramicists, she has developed a unique and original style.
In 2012 she delved into her own work on a large scale. Her planters and
paper-thin illustrated vases have already earned her a fine reputation.
Jane Solomon with the Saartjie Baartman Centre
(supported by the CCDI and the City of Cape Town)
Jane Solomon
021 448 3934 / 072 624 5293
janexsolomon@gmail.com / www.fabricnation.co.za
Flowers for Saartjie
Printed linen wallpaper
1m x 1m block-mounted panel: R1500
On order: R580/m² plus R100/m² installation
This wallpaper design was created in a workshop, facilitated by Jane Solomon with
women from the Saartjie Baartman Centre, to revamp their dining room. The process
was both healing and empowering and the design shows something of the strength and
beauty of the women who created it. The text in the circles verbalises what the women,
who took part in the workshop, say to themselves to get through challenging times.
Profits from wallpaper sales will go towards keeping the Centre open. To support the
centre (finance, materials, volunteering) call 021-633 5287.
Jane Solomon is a freelance designer, skills trainer and workshop facilitator. Her work includes the design of art- making processes, learning materials and textiles (Fabricnation)
and the facilitation of community-based participatory design workshops where creativity is
used as a tool for both self-empowerment and the transformation and decoration of public
space. Her work in transferring skills to empower marginalised sectors of society was the
driving force behind the ‘Body Maps’ series, where women living with HIV use the visual
arts to tell their truths and reinvent the framework of how it feels to be a person living
with HIV/Aids.
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Frieda Lühl Jewellery
Frieda Lühl
00264 81 751 3026
info@frieda.co.za / www.frieda.co.za
Values 1 (top)
R3 880
Values 2 (bottom left)
R4 380
Values 3 (bottom right)
R3 090
Black diamonds, pink calcite, hematite, fresh water pearls, silver
“With this small series of three pieces I want to question our values in jewellery,”
says Frieda. “I use a few materials traditionally used in jewellery making and put
them in a new context. Additionally, I add materials that are normally never used
because of their ‘low’ value. What I want to show is that the materials that appear
the most glamorous are not always of the highest value; and the most valuable
might only be in the background. There is no mimicking of more valuable materials
or imitations of more precious stones, what is stamped into the back of the piece
is what you get.”
Frieda’s work is characterised by natural materials, original designs and skilled
techniques. She studied Jewellery Design in Germany and apprenticed as a goldsmith. Frieda opened her own studio in 2004, where she produces her own ranges
as well as custom-designing and manufacturing pieces for the individual.
Jeanette Gibson
079 186 1785
jeanettegibson@webafrica.org.za
Authentic Rose Earring Set
Rose, rose petals, jewellery findings, eco-friendly Powertex
R195
The Authentic Rose earring set draws connections between structures in
nature and iconic forms. Decontextualized and deconstructed, the rose
is cured, reinforced with artificial findings supported by paper squares.
Unpreserved, the paper’s fragility exposes the rose’s longevity.
“Mine is a process-based creativity,” says Jeanette, “conveying meaning
through form with a sensitivity to materials and an emphasis on visual,
tactile and emotive qualities to forge eclectic, talismanic keepsakes.”
She thrives on sculpting organic raw material into sustainable and
functional objects of beauty through the exploration of craft skills and
art techniques with unexpected twists; and refining an idea into a
marketable product, through a natural exploration of available materials,
known techniques and “the alchemy of chance.”
Junkanew
Monique Fagan
021 780 1193 / 083 362 8108
junkanew@gmail.com
Protea Flower Mirror
Recycled plastic
R3 000
Assemblage made from recycled plastic bottles and ostrich feathers.
The intention was to use trash to make a piece inspired by nature;
and to link to the concept of self-reflection/ self-knowledge by using
these materials to frame a mirror.
Monique has an Honours degree in Fine Art and History of Art from the
University of the Witwatersrand (1988 - 1996.) Trading under the name
Junkanew, she is a freelance artist/sole trader. Junkanew provides training
in arts, crafts and entertainment, to community artists and unemployed
women and youth. They focus on the use of recycled and re-purposed
materials, to provide a springboard for a sustainable livelihood. They
also mentor several community art groups that have participated in their
training programs: Ilithalomsa, Leechar Homes and Natural Fire.
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Kallie
Kallie Doran
084 445 1670
metalgoldphish@gmail.com
Ohlsson’s Brewery Ring
Upcycled ceramic bottle top, sterling silver
R630
This hand-fabricated ring captures a little piece of our South African history and allows that piece
(which was an inanimate and functionless object) to become a part of our daily lives.
Toothpaste Porcelain Pendant
Upcycled ceramic toothpaste jar, old SA coin
R580
Beautiful old pieces of porcelain that have been excavated from dump sites are cut, set and strung to
create a piece of history that can be worn. The backing for the porcelain setting is made from an old
SA coin, strengthening its historical statement.
1 Cent Range
Old 1 cent coin, sterling silver
R480
Making something valuable from an item that holds little value is a way of exploring what that word
‘value’ means… value is often determined by materials used, or society’s perception of the value
of the material. This piece is a play on these debates - sentimental value versus commercial value.
Kallie graduated from the Ruth Prowse School of Art in 2006 after completing three
years of Jewellery Design and Manufacture. She gained three years’ work experience
with established jewellery companies and is currently self-employed as an independent
jewellery designer. Kallie is also a technical assistant at the Ruth Prowse School of Art,
where she teaches part-time. Her dream is to finance and establish an institute for
graduating jewellery designers to start their careers.
Kunye & Sarah Rhodes
Alison Coutras
021 685 7720 / 082 822 5550
alison@kunye.org
Inkuku Jewellery Collection Pendant and Chain
Plastic, sterling silver
R2 000
Inkuku Jewellery Collection Ring
Plastic, sterling silver
R900
Inkuku Jewellery Collection Brooch
Plastic, sterling silver
R1 250
Inkuku Jewellery Collection Earrings
Plastic, sterling silver
R600
The Inkuku Collection is made from plastic waste, combined with sterling silver. Kunye
would normally have used the off-cuts as chicken eyes (for chickens made from recycled
plastic), but they have instead been developed into a unique jewellery range.
Alison established Kunye in her home in 1995, as a personal quest to combat the unemployment she sees around her daily. Kunye trains and provides work to groups and
individuals who handcraft products, using recycled materials wherever possible. Alison’s
training as a landscape designer and her study of Environmental Resource Management
has made her acutely aware of the need for sustainability and to protect the environment. She has won a number of awards and citations and in 2008 attended the Clinton
Global Initiative in New York as her products were used extensively in the decor.
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Libi, Natural Bags & Designs
Marlon George
082 722 2320
marlon@libinaturalbags.co.za
Skipping Stones
Textile
R460
IPad cover made of traditional South African shwe-shwe fabric.
Libi (‘from the heart’ in Hebrew) is a collection of natural, carefully handcrafted technological bags made with love. The enterprise is a self-taught
sibling duo that uses fine natural fibres (mohair and raw silk) and
traditional fabric (shwe-shwe) to protect sophisticated devices such as
computers and iPads. “We value authenticity and believe in working
closely on every product we produce,” they say. “We strive to always use
fully natural materials, which have the lowest impact on the environment. “
Lila Ceramics
Yesheen Singh
084 742 7567
yesheen@gmail.com
Flower of Life Vessel 1
Porcelain
R710
Flower of Life Vessel 2
Porcelain
R710
“An exploration of the six-point sacred geometry of the flower of life, geometry
found in creation, embryology, sound and ancient mysticism,” says the artist of his
work. “Porcelain invites the elements of light and shadow to join clay and the
human hand-heart in unplanned co-creation.”
Porcelain keeps Yesheen, a Cape Town-based ceramic artist, enchanted with its sensual
form and alchemical translucency. His play in porcelain is influenced by spirit, earth,
man and humanity, with the intention of reconnecting people to the child-like sense
of wonder within. “Lila is a Sanskrit word meaning pastime, sport or play,” he says
of his business name. “It is a way of describing all reality as the outcome of creative
play by the divine. Lila signifies freedom as distinguished from necessity.”
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Lulu K designs
Lulu Kingsley
021 438 9346 / 078 537 6232
lulukingsley@yahoo.co.uk
Lulu K
Tailored industrial cable
R900
Structured style, woven/knitted/crochet bag, fashioned on the
synonymous Chanel bag.
Anthea Forlee
082 839 3570
nunabean.info@gmail.com
www.nunabean.com
Pram Shoes
Leather, metal badge
R350/pair
Leather handmade baby shoes, with blanket stitching, for boys and girls
aged 0-9 months. Each pair of shoes may be customised with a dream
button badge. The shoes come packaged in a stylish linen bag.
For the past 20 years, Lulu has been involved in a number of projects
where her design style has been of importance. Returning to South
Africa four years ago, her ambition was to connect with people in the
townships and to boost enterprise with a stylish edge. Supplying ladies
with tools and knowledge has created a unique bag range.
Nunabean was established by graphic designer Anthea Forlee.
The enterprise currently produces baby shoes, and plans to expand its
product range. Nuna sets up workshops to teach formerly unskilled and
unemployed people, living in Cape Town and Khayelitsha, to sew. The
graduates then receive sewing kits and work from their homes. Nunabean continues to upskill the team by inviting industry professionals, who
kindly give up their time to host workshops and to share their knowledge.
Maike Valcarcel
Paul Birchall
Maike Valcarcel
082 757 8040
maike.valcarcel@gmail.com / www.maike.valcarcel.net
Strandgut 1 (flotsam and jetsam)
Sea glass, silver, gemstones
R2 760
See-through sea glass is the centrepiece of this necklace. The shape of a lobtailing
whale is visible through the glass, the tail fin showing above the water/glass. The
necklace is made of handmade irregular rings (like bubbles) and gemstones that
reflect the colours of water.
Strandgut 2 (flotsam and jetsam)
Sea glass, silver
R1 650
Green sea glass set in silver, a boat with a fisherman above and cut-out shapes of fish,
kelp and a boot hanging from the fishing rod behind the glass/water.
Strandgut 3 (flotsam and jetsam)
Sea glass, silver
R1 590
A turquoise-coloured sea glass brooch in the shape of a wave, with a surfer above and
a shark visible through the glass.
Born in Germany into a family of artists, Maike studied jewellery design and
manufacture in Pforzheim, then moved to South Africa in 1993. She is wellknown for her contemporary jewellery with an ethnic touch. Maike loves to
travel and draws inspiration from different cultures and their art.
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Nunabean
Paul Birchall
082 363 3046
pjbirchall@btconnect.com
www.paulbirchall.co.za
The Percheron
Ceramic
R1 200
Slipcast, hand-built ceramic. A well-known painter, from time to
time Paul challenges himself by working in a completely different
medium. “I wanted to make something that spoke to the idea of
simple form and elegance,” he says.
UK-born Paul has a BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting from the Wimbledon
School of Art and attended the Delhi School of Art, India as a mature
student. He also has a City and Guilds in Photography from the Blackpool & Fylde College, England. Paul takes part in exhibitions, gallery
representations and project work. He teaches from his own studio, as
well as venues such as the Ruth Prowse School of Art, the UCT Summer
School and the Michaelis Art School. He runs creative workshops in
Observatory for the Truworths Social Development Trust.
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Rain
Tanya Thiart
028 514 2926
tanya@rainafrica.com
021 465 9029
info@spierarchitecturalarts.com
Micro-mosaic Pendants
Marble, porcelain, ceramic, silver
R4 000 /pendant
Baby Gift Box
Soap, textiles
R286
Beautifully handcrafted gift box with sheep motif. The box contains
a handcrafted glycerine soap in the shape of a sheep, plus a pair
of baby slippers and a baby rattle made of soft fabric.
Sterling silver pendant with micro-mosaic inlay. Part of signature jewellery
pieces produced by a dedicated Spier Architectural Arts studio. The
pendants were created by jeweller Jolene Kritzinger, and the mosaic
was constructed by Zoleka Xekethwana, a recent graduate of the Spier
Arts Academy.
Creatively designed with the utmost attention to detail, Rain successfully combines the essence of exotic and mysterious Africa with first
world tastes and trends. As one of the rare Fairly Traded and Beauty
Without Cruelty- accredited companies in the beauty industry, Rain
consider itself to be an enterprise with soul - buying with a conscience.
“A caring human touch is visible in everything we create. This is what
gives Rain products their unique stamp and inherent value.”
Established in 2008, Spier Architectural Arts specialises in collaborative
work with fine artists, jewellery designers and architects, producing
signature artwork in mosaic and ceramics. Within Spier
Architectural Arts is the Spier Arts Academy, where mosaic artists
are nurtured through a sponsored three-year employment-based
training programme in professional mosaic.
Sithabe African Craft
studio m
Mathokoza Nhlapo
072 947 7597
info@sithabecrafts.co.za
Thando Circle Mirror
Dry grass, beads, cotton thread, cotton rope
R3 370 (oversize, 55-56 cm bespoke item)
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Spier Architectural Arts
Marlize Meyer
072 341 3858
marlizeblomlief@telkomsa.net
Wrap The Nation
Perspex, rubber
R275 (Necklace with silver), R250 (necklace without silver), R165 (bracelet).
The beaded circular mirror is inspired by traditional Ndebele neck
rings, which are made in a variety of colours and worn by women.
Sithabe first used this beaded ring concept, called ‘the circle of
unending love’, as an African-inspired festive season garland.
Matching necklace and wrap bracelet, made of laser-cut perspex. Can be
ordered in various sizes, with optional use of silver. Prices vary accordingly.
Mathokoza established and registered Sithabe African Craft in 2006.
Sithabe aims to appreciate, preserve and promote the craft of beading South
African cultural products, especially Nguni products. Through redesign and innovation the products acquire multi-functional characteristics
and wider accessibility. The craft is used to generate self-employment for
women, especially in the rural areas. Sithabe makes beaded jewellery,
home and office accessories, personal and corporate gifts for local and
international markets.
Marlize studied Jewellery Design at Stellenbosch University from 1985
to 1988. She has held exhibitions at her home studio and also at Rust en
Vrede and art.b, the Arts Association of Bellville. As she also creates floral
arrangements for weddings under the name blomlief, flowers and
nature are close to Marlize’s heart and influence her jewellery design.
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Unique Gifts
Irene Naiga
083 867 2399
unique.gifts98@gmail.com
Cultural Necklace
Beads
R138
A traditional beaded necklace, suitable for a Xhosa or Zulu
woman to wear with a traditional garment for a special occasion.
Irene trained in several craft disciplines while living in Uganda. On
her arrival in South Africa five years ago, she lived in KwaZuluNatal, where she grew to know and love the local culture and was
inspired to create traditional beadwork items. Since moving to the
Western Cape, she has focused on making accessories using beads
that she crafts from paper.
Wild Olive
Nushka Phillips
084 386 7747
wildolivejewellery@gmail.com
Long necklace sample 1
Fabric, glass beads, sand-blasted mirror discs
R290
This textile necklace has been made from materials that would
usually be thrown away – so is transforming waste into wearable
art forms. This upcycling is creating employment for people in a
George community where over-population and mass waste overload
are damaging the environment. “When we work and live consciously
we see the positive impact it has on our lives and the environment,
and this in turn uplifts our whole society,” says the artist.
Nushka studied Textile Design at the Cape Technikon (1990-1993)
and worked as a textile designer. She and her mother also set up
the Karoo Klothing range. Nushka was a full-time mother for six
years, but is now producing and marketing textile jewellery.
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EARTH earth
RHYTHMS
rhythms
African Manga
bbellamy and bbellamy artspace
Tafara Mashingaidze
021 801 4775
rosalynd@indaloproject.co.za
David Bellamy
084 314 5741
bellamydavid@hotmail.com
Hip Hop
Wire
R2 350
A dynamic wire sculpture of energetic hip hop dancers. Tafara often
spends time observing people, taking notes and making sketches
for an inventory of ideas. “One cannot represent the African nation
without knowing about it. African Manga is based on my own
experiences; this is clearly expressed in my work,” he says.
Avian prayer flags
Textiles
R550
David describes the inspiration for his patchwork cushion covers as:
“Derived from their plumage, the birds - facing the decline of their
species, and the prospects of their extinction - constitute prayer
flags to send their appeals for entitlement to exist in perpetuity to
the heavens. The concept involves hope of awakening human identification with our non-human fellow Earthlings and rationing our
humanistic life choices to entitle them to a space on our shared planet.”
Tafara Mashingaidze was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and currently
lives and works in Cape Town. His creative journey began as a
graphic designer, exploring pens, colours, techniques and, later
on, experimenting with other media such as wire art. He has now
developed his own style and says: “I am no longer just making art.
I am expressing myself through my sculptures.”
aRt27 Gallery
Antonnette Bennett
076 587 3899
jtart27@live.com
Daan Samuels Craftworks
Daniel Samuels
022 783 2977 / 084 394 8106
craftsam@telkomsa.net
Picassos
Wood
R1 380
Oyster catchers on kelp
Found wood, kelp
R3 000
A group of wood carvings, intended to show that off-cuts can
add uniqueness and artistic flair to the home.
A group of carved oyster catchers, perched on a section of kelp.
Antonnette has explored art and craft for the past six years, using
redundant materials (mainly metal, tin and wood) to create
singular and reproducible items. Items are designed and upcycled
with functionality, economy and aesthetics in mind “to create a
dividend from debris.” Art27 has exhibited at lifestyle shows such
as Decorex, Homemakers and Munich Creative Business Week,
and been featured in various media. “Self-sustainability and passion
for our planet show in our items,” says Antonnette.
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David studied Biological Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand,
and Fine Art and Critical Studies at Central St Martins College of Art and
Design, London. He has a shop in Muizenberg, with a front gallery
space and fabric warehouse, and a Woodstock atelier. Born in Paarl, Daan was schooled in Velddrif on the West Coast,
where he now has a gallery. Inspired by his beautiful natural
surroundings, he has been producing wood carvings, models of
fishing boats and painting local shipping scenes for 40 years. He
was named a CCDI Cape Craft Icon in 2005.
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Fabricnation
Jeanette Gibson
Jane Solomon
021 448 3934 / 072 624 5293
janexsolomon@gmail.com
www.fabricnation.co.za
Jeanette Gibson
079 186 1785 / jeanettegibson@webafrica.org.za
Rethinking fabricnation
Textiles
R1 650
The ends of two rolls of popular Fabricnation printed fabrics (Veld
and Liliaceae) are cut into strips and reassembled to create a woven
textile. The two images pixelate to create a new patterning.
Jane Solomon is a freelance designer, skills trainer and workshop
facilitator. Her work includes the design of art-making processes,
learning materials and textiles (Fabricnation) and the facilitation
of community-based, participatory design workshops. Here
creativity is used as a tool for both self-empowerment and the
transformation and decoration of public space.
“Mine is a process-based creativity. Conveying meaning through
form with a sensitivity to materials and an emphasis on visual, tactile
and emotive qualities to forge eclectic, talismanic keepsakes,” says
Jeanette. “ I thrive on sculpting organic raw material into sustainable
and functional objects of beauty through the exploration of craft
skills and art techniques with unexpected twists; and refining an idea
into a marketable product through a natural exploration of available
materials, known techniques and the alchemy of chance.”
Hands & Feet Pottery
Kunye
Clay pot
R460
Read all About it - Financial Times Dog Collection
Newspapers, wire
R600
Jimmy Dathini
071 641 6535
corvdw@gmail.com
Decorated African pot or vase - bisque ware that is smoke-fired
and polished.
Jimmy grew up on a farm, where he made clay animals and wire
works, then joined a weaving studio before turning to ceramics.
He has worked in a number of pottery studios in the Western and
Eastern Cape. He now works for himself, selling his ceramics at
various craft markets.
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African Flower Comforter / Cotton, hessian twine, Powertex
Small 28 cm diameter - R1 477
Medium 31 cm diameter - R1 723
Large 40 cm diameter - R2 215
Light using crochet and Powertex (environmentally-friendly hardener)
techniques.
“Granny squares conjure images of grandmothers and warmth,”
says Jeannette, and the African Flower is a contemporary granny
square. “The Comforter combines a tactile experience, neutrals
and natural materials to reinvent a heirloom with a handmade
authentic look.”
Alison Coutras
021 685 7720 / 082 822 5550
alison@kunye.org
Traditional African wire skills are matched with repurposed waste
material (redundant Financial Times newspapers) to create a
contemporary range of six dogs.
Alison established Kunye in her home in 1995, as a personal quest
to combat the unemployment she sees around her every day. Kunye
trains and provides work for groups and individuals who handcraft
products, using recycled material wherever possible. Alison’s training
as a landscape designer and her study of Environmental Resource
Management have made her acutely aware of the need for
sustainability and to protect the environment. She has won a number
of awards and citations and was invited to attend the Clinton Global
Initiative in New York as her products were used extensively in the decor.
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Lisa Firer Ceramics
MaraNelson Designs
Soft Planters
Terracotta clay
R250
Recycled Carrier Bags
Recycled tyre
R490
Earth echoing earth, these terracotta planters are designed to
work with the quirky uniqueness of hand-built clay. The simple
vessels are made from one piece of clay, and even those who are
not potters can be trained to make these forms.
Sturdy and durable, a hand-stitched open bag to store and carry
all. Slick, stylish and tough, it will last for ever.
Lisa Firer
082 558 7106
lisa@lisafirer.co.za
www.lisafirer.co.za
Lisa references fabric, patchwork and sewing; printmaking and
paper-folding, light, texture and layering in her work. She also
loves clay’s capacity to be chameleon-like, echoing the quality of
other materials: stone and marble, granite and bronze. She handbuilds using slabs of clay, cut and reassembled, layered and reconfigured. Porcelain is her favourite material because of its translucency.
Lulu K designs
Lulu Kingsley
021 438 9346
078 537 6232
lulukingsley@yahoo.co.uk
Lulu K (large golden brown bag)
Tailored industrial cable
R1 700
Structured style handbag, fashioned on the synonymous Chanel bag.
For the past 20 years, Lulu has been involved in a number of projects
where her design style has been of importance. Returning to South
Africa four years ago, her ambition was to connect with people in
the townships and to create enterprise with a stylish edge. Supplying
ladies with tools and knowledge has created this unique woven, knitted and crochet range.
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Mara Fleischer
021 783 1124
076 926 0028
marafleischer@hotmail.com
A collaboration between artisan and designer, MaraNelson designs
aspires to creating product within a social context, environmental concern
while using functionality and need as a basis for inspiration. Mara
Fleischer has done extensive product design with a variety of cultures,
to encourage traditional skills and innate creativity. Nelson Banderson, a
talented craftsman, makes car tyre swings and sells them on the side of
the road. They have collaborated - with Mara’s innovation and Nelson’s
skills - to produce a range of aesthetic, functional recycled products.
Maureen Visagé
Maureen Visagé
083 324 8703
maureen.visage@gmail.com
Swimmer
Ceramics
R1 920
“My work is hand-built and each piece is unique and made with
love,” says Maureen. “Love of my city, its people, the sea and
land, its animals, flowers and trees. I depict these using vibrant
colours and playful themes.”
Maureen studied sculpture and painting at Pretoria Art School in
1990, before studying Actuarial Science at UCT. After working in
London as an actuary, she returned to Cape Town in 2000 and joined
Louise Gelderblom’s ceramic studio. She took part in various studio
exhibitions (2000 to 2007), the CSA regional exhibition (2009) and
exhibitions at b art (2004, 2006) while working as an actuary and
lecturing at UCT. She decided to follow her passion in 2011 and
creating ceramic works has become her main focus.
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Netshomi Zam
Riaan Hanekom | Mike Carella
021 426 2475 / 082 224 3873
riaan@streetwires.co.za
www.streetwires.co.za
Tiger Trophy Head
Wire, beads
R16 000
Welded armature and glass beads. These trophy heads are made
true to life for those who want the timeless beauty of a trophy,
without damage to wild life.
Samuel Damons
021 701 0397 / 072 913 2289
damonssteven487@gmail.com
richards@safmed.co.za
1510 – Landing of Portuguese in the Cape of the Khoi
Acrylic, ink on canvas
R25 500
Art works inspired by South African history and the impact of
colonialism on first nation peoples.
Netshomi Zam means “with my friends” in isiXhosa. It is a partnership between Mike Carella and Riaan Hanekom, beginning in 2006
when they produced their first collaborative piece, a life-size bead
and wire sculpture of Nelson Mandela. Since then, Mike (a wire
artist since childhood) and Riaan (a naturally creative person) have
been pushing the boundaries of bead and wire creations.
Samuel was born with talent, and describes himself as a struggle
artist who has developed his craft with few resources. He has
attended the Ruth Prowse Community Art Project and taken
part in 12 exhibitions. He specialises in San and Khoi art.
Rustig
Samuel Damons
Jannie Uitlander
073 030 7240
everydogs@yahoo.com
Two-Friend-Bench
Wood
R520
Small, simple, sturdy, multi-purpose painted wood bench.
After completing his National Service in 1985, Jannie trained
as a carpenter/joiner at Westlake Trade Training Centre. He has
worked in most wood-related disciplines, including construction,
ship-building, antique restoration, furniture design and manufacture,
set-building and architectural model-making. On returning to
Cape Town after a three-year stint in London, he began making
art pieces. He has participated in numerous shows, and his work is
in the Vodacom collection and private collections.
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Samuel Damons
Samuel Damons
021 701 0397 / 072 913 2289
damonssteven487@gmail.com
richards@safmed.co.za
Indigenous artworks of the Bushmen
Acrylic, ink on canvas
R25 500
Art works inspired by South African history and the impact of
colonialism on first nation peoples.
Samuel was born with talent, and describes himself as a struggle
artist who has developed his craft with few resources. He has
attended the Ruth Prowse Community Art Project and taken
part in 12 exhibitions. He specialises in San and Khoi art.
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simpleintrigue
Keri Muller
074 194 2288
kerimuller@gmail.com
www.simpleintrigue.blogspot.com
Africa Reinvented - Emerging Markets
Paper
R2 800 + VAT (Medium size, 600 x 450 x 200 mm. Shipping costs additional.)
An upcycled piece made from old paperback books. “We throw
away an inordinate amount of stuff that lands up in landfills and
maybe the recycling pile,” says the artist. “It bothers me a lot.
The lack of awareness and apathy of the general public bothers
me even more. Maybe turning this ‘rubbish’ into something beautiful
will spark your interest.” This item is also available in small (400 x
350 x 150 mm) and large (750 x 550 x 200 mm) sizes.
Keri is a mixed media artist and craft producer, who works with
books, paper, found objects and “anything that I can lay my hands
on”. She draws and designs patterns and has a range of cards and
prints in addition to her artworks.
Sithabe African Craft
Mathokoza Nhlapo
072 947 7597
info@sithabecrafts.co.za
Sikholwane Decor Pot
Dry grass, beads, cotton thread, cotton rope, metal
R3 750 (pair). Prices vary according to dimensions of finished products.
Pot drum made of threaded beads covering dry grass. The Sikholwane Decor
Pot is inspired by the Ndebele women’s leg ornament ‘isikholwane’. It celebrates
the women Sithabe works with by creating a design that transforms the
ornament into a beautifully crafted, multifunctional innovation. Sithabe
aims to contribute to the preservation of the African cultural crafting
heritage, sensitivity to recycling and job creation.
Mathokoza established and registered Sithabe African Craft in 2006. Sithabe
aims to appreciate, preserve and promote the craft of beading South African,
especially Nguni, cultural products. Through redesign and innovation the products
are given multifunctional characteristics and wider accessibility. The craft is
used to generate self-employment for women, especially in the rural areas.
Sithabe makes beaded jewellery, home and office accessories, personal and
corporate gifts intended for local and international markets.
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Soanesbury
Alison Prest
021 689 5266 / 082 899 1461
soanes@mweb.co.za
The Sisterhood
Papier-mâché
R225/item
Recycled material and papier-mâché sculptures. “Crafting is an expression
of our soul in relationship to our surroundings,” says Alison. “Sadly, in
hard economic times creativity becomes dulled; but it is the
togetherness of the CCDI family that keeps the spirit of crafting alive.”
As a student of Japanese flower design (she is a qualified ‘First
assistant teacher’ with the Ikebana Ohara School of flower design)
Alison is continually inspired by Ikebana containers and the
simplicity of design that comes from years of disciplined practice.
For years Alison has explored her love of paper and papier-mâché,
while appreciating the joy of making one’s own paper. These skills
are being passed on to the women of Iziko Lo Lwazi, an NPO that
she project co-ordinates.
Streetwires
Lauren-Joy Rosenbach
021 426 2475 / 082 641 1777
lauren@streetwires.co.za
www.streetwires.co.za
Ikhaya
Metal and wooden beads
R3 657 (42cm high), R2 058 (25cm high), R767 (13.5cm high)
These wire art, ornamental vases form part of a collection based
on traditional beer pot shapes.
Streetwires is a Fair Trade organisation of many people who work
together to design, create and market the finest wire and bead
craft art. All the products are hand-made by over 60 permanently
employed artists who work full-time from the Cape Town studios.
Streetwires offers a broad scope of services including catalogue
ranges, custom-designed art works and gifts for the corporate and
eventing sectors.
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Thys Carstens
Thys Carstens
021 591 3001 / 083 356 3914
thysturn@telkomsa.net
Great Saves 1
Wood
R18 000
This segmented woodturning work consists of 168 blocks of rooikrans (acacia cyclops) individually cut, dried and turned on the
wood lathe. Then cut and glued into rings which were stacked to
form a tube. This was incorporated in a segmented vase of kiaat
(pterocarpis angolensis). Sanded and finished with Woodoc 10.
Thys is a founder member of the Western Cape Woodturners
Association (1995) and SA Woodturners Association 1996.
“Pharmacist by profession, woodturner by choice,” he demonstrates
the craft and art of woodturning locally and nationally. He is a
member of a group of eight woodturners promoting and selling
their work at The Waterfront Woodturners in the V&A Waterfront to a worldwide customer base.
Zamani Art & Design
Bradley Bailey
021-696 5990
083 695 9495 (Bradley Bailey) | 083 999 7817 (Richard Marthinus)
zamani-art@hotmail.com | richmarthinus@yahoo.co.uk
www.zamani-art.co.za
Twig Server
Wood
R360
Nature-inspired work by Zamani Art & Design founder Bradley
Bailey and participating artist Richard Marthinus.
Zamani Art & Design means a group or community striving towards a
common goal, and is a collective of artists and craft producers. As visual
artist, craft producer and designer, Bradley loves using materials that
Mother Nature has to offer. He likes to explore the rich textures, grains
and uniqueness of found or discarded objects, which he uses to create
decorative functional pieces such as bark servers, jewellery, mixed media
art pieces, kelp musical instruments and more. Bradley is a member of
two co-operatives – Too Good to Waste and Waste to Wise.
Woodgem
Anni Hennop and Carlos Barreiro
071 125 6139
annihennop@hotmail.com
Stripe Inlay Necklace
Wood
R800
Recycled wood jewellery made from veneer offcuts and recycled
pieces.
Anni Hennop and Carlos Barreiro are two inspired creatives who
are passionate about recycling. Carlos has been creating masterpieces
in wood (mainly furniture) for many years, and Anni comes from
a design background. The two artists created Woodgem as a new
expression, reworking the offcuts from the workshop.
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Die Kaapse Instituut vir Handwerk & Ontwerp
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75 Harrington Street, The Fringe, Cape Town
(021) 461 1488
info@ccdi.org.za
www.capecraftanddesign.org.za
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