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Monthly Archives: July 2007

Usisi Craft

Monday, July 30, 2007

Jewellery, bags, brooches, lights, decorations and more made with copper wire, beaded, crocheted, strung with Imfibinga seeds or beads.
http://usisicraft.co.za/

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Vezokuhle

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Bags, purses, tea cosies and cushion covers are some of the products by Vezokuhle. Put together by crafters from offcuts received.
http://www.vezokuhle.heksie.co.za/

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South African traditional clothing by African Accent

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

These designs by Louise Vroom of African Accent also from Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape. ttp://www.africanaccent.co.za/

I’m finding that there is quite an interest in traditional clothing so I’m hoping to feature some more posts on this.

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South African traditional dress by Yizakubona

Monday, July 23, 2007

A post on something from the Eastern Cape, my second home - Port Alfred to be precise.
The above designed by Penny Schultz. These styles (ie. Xhosa dress) can be bought from African Traditional Dress at www.africantraditionaldress.com

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Nelson Mandela turns a sweet 89 today

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Made out of 8400 M&M’s, Nelson’s portrait is about 128cm x 155cm in size. World War Won did the work for a newspaper ad.
http://worldwarwon.blogspot.com/

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TinTown

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

I’m really loving the baobab tree mirror. All pieces are lasercut from mild steel and finished in a variety of powdercoated colours.
http://www.tintown.co.za
See the Tintown price list here

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Afro Coffee

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Coffees and teas by Afro Coffee. They also have a range of funky materials and shirts.

http://www.afrocoffee.com/

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Make a statement with Laugh It Off

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Started by Justin Nurse while still in university and joined by his friend Chris Verrijdt 2 years later.
They come out with an annual volume of contributions from artists - poetry and photography to fiction and graphic design. You can buy volume 3 here.
Download annual 1 and 2 from their website: www.laughitoff.co.za

A page from Annual 2

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Couch to chaise longue

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Flip over a cushion and this furniture piece goes from a couch to a chaise longue (french for “long chair”).
http://www.dddxyz.com

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Bead artworks by Monkeybiz

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

A joint venture between 3 women to create employment for the disadvantaged women in Cape Town. I especially like their beaded magnets.
http://www.monkeybiz.co.za/products.html

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