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Locker up
Raw Studios specialises in original products made from sustainably sourced, engineered materials.
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Cattle adornments
Astrid Sulger transforms Nguni cow horn into a collection of sophisticated necklaces, rings, and bracelets.
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Desk for design
CO Designs will unveil their new Concept Designer’s desk at Design Indaba Expo 2011.
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Wearable lyrics
Less than a year old, Kooky is a jewellery design business based in Cape Town, established to produce and market fun, quirky accessories.
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Blown glass ceiling
Smelt is a glass blowing studio that promotes the exploration and innovative use of glass in South Africa.
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Ceramic canvasses
Tamarillo's recent range comprises simplistic ceramic objects that can go from the wall to the table.
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Mountain high
The Mountain House seamlessly fits into its natural environment, with minimal impact on the site.
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Sweet as biscuits
Sootcookie's range of beautifully unusual ceramic pieces are sure to make you smile.
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Just a spoonful
Silver Spoon creates functional clothing pieces with character, and more than just a touch of fun.
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All that glitters is gold
A unique collection of gold jewellery, by South African designers, can be seen at the Gold of Africa Museum and Design Indaba Expo.
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Graphic monkeys
Monkeybiz recently collaborated with Made.com to bring original South African craft and design to the masses.
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For the love of luxury
Malus spirits is luxury in a bottle, for the discerning drinker who prioritises quality.
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Made by hand
See the very best handmade items in the Western Cape at Design Indaba Expo with the Cape Craft and Design Institute.
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Graphic patterns
Renée Rossouw’s Pattern Diary designs for Bosa Ceramics play with different patterns, identities and compositions.
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Township appeal
You can’t help but feel happy when you look at Township Pattern’s bright and colourful range of fashions.
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Pin up
Gone are the days when brooches were for grannies. Try pinning a funky Trinket brooch to your scarf, hat, bag or jacket.
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Wool essentials
Babymo Creed fashions are soft, sensual and have a low impact on the environment. Oh, and they're made using kid mohair.
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Meet the Minksters
The Minksters are more than just adorable little characters, they're also super useful USB flashdrives.
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Modern mohair
Port Elizabeth student Laduma Ngxokolo's mohair fashion collection won top prize in London.
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Power of reinvention
One man's junk is another’s treasure. Add creative flair and you’ve got some masterfully reinvented interior objects.
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