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    simpleintrigue
    simpleintrigue is a quirky design company by "maker of stuff," Keri Muller.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sobeit Studio
    Design Studio
    Sobeit Studio's desire is "to make the ordinary obsolete" with a range of lifestyle and décor pieces from lighting and furniture to candles and jewellery.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Fabricnation
    Fabricnation will be showcasing a new printed fabric at this year's Design Indaba. Expect patterns that take a quirky glance at world affairs.
    South Africa
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    Design Kist
    Design Studio
    Design Kist is a Cape Town-based surface and textile design studio specialising in custom surface patterns.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sarah Ord Interiors
    South Africa
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    The Botany Project "Upcycle Flower Lamp"
    South Africa
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    Swell Accessories for iPad
    Our love for Apple inspired us to create Swell Bookcases made for iPad 2 have a hard cover book casing and a sculptured bamboo tray on the inside.
    South Africa
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    mettlemirrors
    South Africa
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    Unwrapped
    Bespoke &eclectic designs on textiles and paper, scatter cushions, lampshades, tote bags, vinyl wall stickers, gift cards, material by the metre.
    South Africa
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    Leftfield - WoZela Intiative
    WoZela is a design initiative that is showcasing up-cycle and recycle ideas for Vuvuzelas.
    South Africa
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    o.live studio
    South Africa
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    Fable - fabrics for children
    South Africa
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    Art and Industry Creative Collective and Photographic Studio
    Art and Industry is a creative collective of freelance professionals engaged in a variety of commercial and art based projects.
    South Africa
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    KIN
    KIN is a Cape Town-based 100% handmade South African art and design company, previously known as The Fringe Arts.
    South Africa
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    Ngwenya Glass
    South Africa
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    Inspired by Our Country
    Marisa van Vuuren gives the little black book a truly South African makeover - her first product under the 'Inspired by Our Country' label.
    South Africa
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    Diane Harper
    South Africa
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    Chic Revolution
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    South Africa
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    ikhaya
    Ikhaya designs and manufactures a selection of items, ranging from frames to furniture.
    Durban, South Africa
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    René Twigge
    Colour Infused Design
    South Africa
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    Michèle Aubourg
    Previously “decoratively-challenged” furniture pieces are individually painted and crafted to gain a new life and personality!
    South Africa
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    Driftwood Studios
    Sculptural and functional art with a preference for materials which are sourced locally & recycled. Experience in large-scale commissions.
    South Africa
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    Impressive Designs cc
    Virtually the only thing that limits you, in your Perspex design, is your imagination
    South Africa
  • Helon Melon Standard
    helon melon
    Eat, Meet, Shop, Delight, Treat, Smile...
    South Africa
  • simpleintrigue Standard
    simpleintrigue
    simpleintrigue is a quirky design company by "maker of stuff," Keri Muller.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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