DI2012 Expo Desirables

Take home the best of South African creativity at Design Indaba Expo from 2 to 4 March 2012.

A look at some of the hottest and most unique designer items at Design Indaba Expo 2012.

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Boutique publishing

Quivertree publishes gorgeously bespoke, inspirational titles on design, décor and food.
Bag with flair

Tamelia has a range of contemporary bags in interesting styles - they're great for adults and children.
On the fast track

Get on to the fashion fast track with the Foschini AFI Fastrack competition.
Dreams in colour

Through embroidery Tunga Studio are working to help women in remote Zululand lead a better life.
So swell

Your e-reader will look really swell in an old school-inspired BookCase by Swell Accessories.
When Shelley met Harry

The Shelley & Harry Jewellery Collection presents bespoke, handcrafted pieces for the young at heart.
Lightness

Rika Herbst's porcelain designs are for contemplation and enjoyment, speaking to the viewer in a whisper.
Made with mettle

Mettlemirrors is a range of unique mirrors frames, inspired by traditional signs, symbols and codes.
Mmm Marzipan

Marzipan's designs look good enough to eat, though the designers advise you not to do that!
Life & style

MosewaMosa creates lifestyle fashion for the individual.
Graphic imaginings

Graphic Laminates offer a range of innovative printing techniques for the best visual solutions.
Currently trendy

Uniquely South African and environmentally conscious, freeRange's jewellery understand both current trends and customer needs.
Bound by hand

See an exhibition of books that blur the boundaries between conventional books and visual art.
Modularly functional

Cabinetworks creates custom-made, modular furniture that is both highly functional and very sophisticated.
Tomorrow today

Launch your creative career at CityVarsity.
Made to wear

Spilt Milk's classic, elegant design are easy to wear and can be dressed up or down.
When night falls

When the light go out Bousquet Creations' "After Dark" collection of lights made from waste materials.
Aidan Bennetts

Aidan Bennetts Design creates products and interior design solutions that involve a variety of technological resources.
Unexpected creations

Umcebo Design's creations use creativity to help empower people in marginalised communities.
Made by Margot

Margot Molyneux's designs are simple and classic, ideal for women of all ages and lifestyles.
Layer upon layer

Layering is the main feature in Frieda Lühl's new range of jewellery, called "Collage".
Curious delights

Forget status pieces, Anomali creates jewellery for wearing and joining in the making of memories.
Wall & all

Design Kist's gorgeous range of fabrics and wallpaper is ideal for brightening up any indoor space, and adding a unique South African touch.
Fire flair

Experience the joys of handmade jewellery with stacked rings and other contemporary jewellery pieces by Firepetals.
Magic by Mescla

Rich in detail, and drawing on special artistic skills, Mescla creates unique rugs, cushions and children's clothing.
African affinity

Gorgeously delicate and textured, Adoba gives a new context to tableware, jewellery and accessories, using original forms.
Trippin'

Classic accessories with a retro or vintage edge: Trip Handbags & Accessories have it all.
Range of symbolism

Part symbolism, part tongue-in-cheek, Eon Hoon's range of bespoke jewellery captures a part of human emotion.
Earth poetry

Tamarillo Ceramics create elegant and functional pieces, with more than just touch of local craftsmanship.
The right facts

With FACT’s range of gorgeous bags, you can take a piece of Cape Town and wear it around your shoulder.
Little less ordinary

Made in metal, Tintown's gorgeous range of clocks, mirrors, candleholders and more, are great for adding a touch of whimsy to any interior.
Trinket treasures

Inspired by nature, Trinket Design's range of unique jewellery pieces are trinkets worth treasuring.

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