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Woven grass handbags by DXP
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African Design
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Craft
Pichulik collaborates with Design Africa and the Du Noon Urban Weavers on a collection of unusual bags made of rope and indigenous grass.
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12 May 15
When north meets south
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African Design
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Craft
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Product Design
The Frugal Collection by two Franco-Austrian designers and a group of South African craftsmen finds new contemporary applications for traditional craft.
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21 Jan 15
Take Five
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African Design
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Craft
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Product Design
Our coverage of various weaving projects around the globe captured the imagination of readers this week.
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10 Jan 15
Lookbook: Common Methods First Edition
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African Design
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Craft
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Product Design
South African and Dutch designers collaborated to create a range of products that experiments with bronze and leather.
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15 Aug 14
Woven vessels by Design Afrika
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African Design
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Craft
Unusual material combinations give these traditional woven vessels a contemporary twist.
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12 Jul 14
African kaleidoscope
Design News
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Craft
From Cape Fynbos inspired fabrics to Niger hand-woven baskets, "Africa Adorned" celebrates the richness of African creativity.
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23 Nov 12
Local adornments
Design News
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Craft
The Africa Adorned exhibition taking place in Cape Town is a feast of high quality local designs.
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23 Nov 11
Tradition redesigned
Design News
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Craft
Design Indaba Expo 2010: The Design Afrika warehouse in Woodstock is overflowing with exciting new products from all over the continent.
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12 Feb 10
Design Indaba Expo brings big business
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Craft
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
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Product Design
Design Indaba Expo 2010 is set to not only grow in visitors, exhibitors, buyers and floor space, but also predicted to drive more revenue.
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20 Jan 10
Design Indaba Expo beats the crunch
Festival News
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Product Design
Despite the tough economic climate, Design Indaba Expo 2009 is pleased to report that it has grown in floorspace and exhibitors.
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6 Feb 09
Direct via the Transkei
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Product Design
South African Design Afrika participated in the new Inspiration series for the Conran Shop with Xhosa gourd baskets.
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1 Nov 08
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