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Functional art with pride

Posted on February 3rd 2010

Design Indaba Expo 2010: African Queen by Nicola Leitch harnesses the African spirit to produce functional art.

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African Queen by Nicola Leitch harnesses the African spirit to produce functional art. In a world where everything is mass-produced, these pieces of functional art are carefully handmade with care, pride and beauty, giving both the maker and the wearer the dignity they deserve. A percentage of all profits is donated to non-profit feeding schemes and orphanages in South Africa.

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