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    Andy de Klerk Cabinetworks
    Furniture Designer
    Cabinetworks is a small manufacturing operation focussed on creating bespoke kitchens, furniture, shoji screens and other interior components.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Eon Hoon Jewellery Design. Standard
    Eon Hoon Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    Cape Town-based Eon Hoon Jewellery Design creates wearable pieces from unusual materials.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Stassie Combrinck
    Graphic Designer
    Stassie Combrinck is a graphic designer and part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Jeanine Benjamin - Jinn
    Jewellery Designer
    Jeanine Benjamin is a jewellery designer and part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Topsy Foundation
    Topsy helps under-resourced communities stay on their feet by providing the skills to create beautiful handmade items.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Mercury Productions
    Filmmaker
    Mercury Productions is a full-service professional video production company based in Cape Town and operating worldwide.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Makers of Stuff showcasing MOS products
    Design Studio
    The MOS lighting range is designed and handmade by Makers of Stuff, a small design studio in Johannesburg.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Adria van Rooyen Standard
    Adria van Rooyen
    Product Designer
    Adria is motivated by the ocean, which she refers to as “my happy place” and is inspired by colour.
    East London, South Africa
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    Aaron Kearney Design
    Ceramicist / Furniture Designer
    Aaron Kearney produces bespoke, sculptural ceramics and furniture for others to consider, absorb and enjoy.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Koketso Kutloano Matobako Pro-account
    Koketso Kutloano Matobako
    Photographer
    Koketso Kutloano Matobako is a photographer and visual artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    George Jardine
    Chef
    George Jardine is the executive chef at Jordan Restaurant.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Urchin Art
    Ceramicist
    Cape Town-based Michelle Kunze designs a wide range of ceramic products for Urchin Art.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Zizamele Ceramics Standard
    Zizamele Ceramics
    Ceramicist
    Zizamele Ceramics makes "world class ceramics in Africa."
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • First Hand Smoke by Christi du Toit. Standard
    Christi du Toit
    Graphic Designer
    Christi du Toit is a Cape Town-based graphic designer who was part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Michiel van Staden
    Fashion Designer
    Michiel van Staden designs clothing and accessories. He is part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Ceramic Matters
    Ceramicist
    The award-winning Ceramic Matters was established in 1997 by Gerhard Swart and Anthony Harris.
    Wellington, South Africa
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    Carolyn Parton
    Artist
    A Capetonian designer and artist who sees every aspect of life as an opportunity to create.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Kgothatso Michelle Malatjie
    Photographer
    Kgothatso’s work ranges from single conceptual pieces to various themed bodies of work.
    South Africa
  • Tshepiso Mabula Standard
    Tshepiso Mabula
    Photographer
    An enterprising young photographer who captures the beauty in mundane living.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Ambra Fine Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    Fine jewellery and objet d’art creator Ambra Gambale designs unique, exquisite handmade pieces.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Yswara
    Yswara is an African rooted luxury tea brand – the first to offer a curated experience of fine African teas.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Blackbird Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    South Africa
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    Shelley Taylor Designs
    Jewellery Designer
    Shelley Taylor designs an upmarket jewellery range inspired by her travels.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Hannah Collection
    Fashion Designer
    Hannah Collection produces high quality clothing with unique and subtle designs for women.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Andy de Klerk Cabinetworks
    Furniture Designer
    Cabinetworks is a small manufacturing operation focussed on creating bespoke kitchens, furniture, shoji screens and other interior components.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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