Craft

The art and skill that involves making things by hand, involving an exchange of materials to produce unique functional and decorative objects.

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The Tale of Balaclava Bear by sootcookie ceramics and Alex Goldberg

Design Snippets

Sootcookie ceramics and Alex Goldberg have collaborated to design a range of characters who create havoc in the woods.

CCDI - Cape Craft and Design Institute

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Design Indaba Expo 2013 – In Review

It has taken a while to get this post out because frankly, I procrastinate...

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Emerging Creatives 2013

The 2013 Emerging Creatives programme was a huge success on the Expo floor. Here's what the designers had to say.

Design Snippets

Futuristic Africa

The past, present and future of African design is explored in the "Afrofuture" exhibition held during the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair.

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Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa at Design Indaba Expo 2013 Published 05 April 2013 Take a visual journey through Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa, an exhibition presented by Design Indaba and curated by Li Edelkoort.	Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa at Design Indaba Expo Published 26 March 2013 Li Edelkoort on how the concepts of belonging, layering and merging formed the inspiration for her Totemism: Memphis Meets Africa exhibition.
Power to transform Published 14 March 2013 The Cape Craft and Design Institute revealed the best in South African craft work at Design Indaba Expo 2013.	Expo 2013 highlights Published 14 March 2013 Design Indaba Expo 2013 featured the very best of South African creativity; from craft, furniture, fashion and more here is a look at some of the highlights.
Porcelain meets metal Published 26 February 2013 High tea with a touch of whimsy... Pamela Schroeder of Aboda and Sandy Godwin of Sandy Godwin Clay Creations collaborated on a gorgeous new collection.	Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2013 finalists Published 24 February 2013 Here they are! The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa finalists for 2013. Who will get your vote?
One week to Design Indaba Expo! Published 22 February 2013 It's a week to go to Design Indaba Expo! Take a look at what there is to see and do to whet your creative appetite!	Memphis meets Africa Published 21 February 2013 Bold colours, stacking and layering reminiscent of the 80s put in an appearance in Li Edelkoort’s “Totemism: Memphis meets Africa” exhibition at Expo.
Era Designs Published 19 February 2013 Era Designs creates authentic handcrafted ceramic items to add an element of delight to your home.	Netshomi Zam Published 19 February 2013 Netshomi Zam is a division of Streetwires, a Fair Trade organisation specialising in unique wire and bead craft creations.
Freshly Found Published 19 February 2013 Freshly Found is a Durban-based online store themed "vintage refreshed", featuring upcycled goods assembled by local crafters.	Spaza Published 17 February 2013 Designer Julia Schaffer creates functional gifts, décor and fashion accessories using textile craft techniques like stamp printing, hand painting and crochet.
Design Indaba Youth (DIY) workshops Published 05 February 2013 Taking an innovative new direction, this year's Design Indaba Youth workshops are sure to provide education, entertainment and excitement.	Design Indaba Youth (DIY) at Expo 2013 Published 05 February 2013 This year's Design Indaba Youth (DIY) workshops offer a broad range of sessions from wind sculpting to stop-motion movie animation.
Memphis meets Africa Published 24 January 2013 Li Edelkoort's new exhibition Totemism: Memphis meets Africa highlights the colourful revival of the famous 1980s design movement and its link to local design.	Ashanti Design Published 22 January 2013 Ashanti Design sources handcrafted goods that adapt local tradition to contemporary tastes.
Simone le Roux – Ondier Published 22 January 2013 Simone le Roux's Ondier range will be showcased as part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.	Farah Hernandez – FH Porcelain Published 22 January 2013 Farah Hernandez is a ceramic artist and is part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
PICHULIK Published 22 January 2013 Katherine-Mary Pichulik creates neck pieces and accessories and is part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.	Christa Badenhorst - Smeul Published 22 January 2013 Christa Badenhorst works with textiles and ceramics and is part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.

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