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    Ceramic Factory
    Ceramicist
    Ceramic Factory is a creative space started in December 2012, showcasing funky, quirky and functional ceramics.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    iSpy
    Textile Designer
    Founded in early 2013 by designer Lauren Frates, iSpy is a South African textile design and home décor resource.
    Knysna, South Africa
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    Frieda Lühl Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    South Africa
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    Thula Sindi
    Fashion Designer
    Finding "simple ways to make beautiful things and beautiful ways to make simple things," Thula Sindi creates ladieswear inspired by women of consequence.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Tjerrie
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    South Africa
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    Pure Solid 13
    Feminine folds and masculine lines define the original designs of Pure Solid 13, a classical range of garments in organic cotton, hemp, linen and silk.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    LUNAR
    South Africa
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    Emalie Bingham
    Artist
    Emalie Bingham's hand-drawn designs are an edgy, satirical and somewhat defiant exploration of common patterns occurring in social city life.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Jodi Balfour
    Actress
    Actress
    South Africa
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    Egg Designs
    Design Studio
    Egg Designs is a Durban-based studio by Greg and Roché Dry, both of whom are also curators for Design Indaba Expo.
    South Africa
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    Justine Mahoney
    Artist
    An artist who communicates dark subjects through toy-like miniature sculptures of childhood innocence.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Hobo Jewelry & Accessories
    Jewellery Designer
    Four new collections are shortly to be unveiled... Hobo Man, Ndebele, Anodized and Funky Forrest Critters is all that can be said for now.
    South Africa
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    Igneous Concrete
    South Africa
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    Relate Bracelets
    Social Entrepreneur
    Relate Bracelets creates opportunities to change lives with its handmade bracelets.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Nhlanhla Mahlangu
    Composer / Vocalist / dancer
    Vocalist, composer, theater maker, gravity defying dancer and educator.
    South Africa
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    Mohair South Africa Ltd
    Non-Profit Organisation
    Mohair South Africa represents the South African Mohair industry, currently the global leaders in quality and quantity.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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    Bilderberg Motel
    Musician
    Bilderberg Motel brings a sound they call Americana, a sloppy mix of various genres stemming from their revivalist intentions.
    South Africa
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    Freshly Found
    Product Designer
    Freshly Found is a Durban-based online store themed "vintage refreshed", featuring upcycled goods assembled by local crafters.
    Durban, South Africa
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    Stoor Ceramics
    Ceramicist
    Cape Town-based design studio Stoor creates unique ceramic homeware with creative flair.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Deana Alter
    Jewellery Designer
    Deana Alter is a jewellery designer and part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Desert Head
    Musician
    Cape Town-based beat-genius Desert Head will be performing during Design Indaba Music 2014.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    African Queen Beading Enterprises CC
    South Africa
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    mesh
    Jewellery Designer
    South Africa
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    Leigh Le Roux
    Leigh Le Roux is an illustrator and graphic designer.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Ceramic Factory
    Ceramicist
    Ceramic Factory is a creative space started in December 2012, showcasing funky, quirky and functional ceramics.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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