Collection 2012

CCDI Handmade Collection 2012

Crafting innovation and creativity in the Western Cape

The global craft sector, which includes ceramics and bead • Business Support offers one-on-one mentoring, counselling products, wire works, wood sculptures, textiles and much more, and advice services to help businesses improve their efficiency is worth a massive R24 billion worldwide. The South African and profitability and it provides an extensive menu of seminars, government is eager to grow our slice of this cake and in the workshops and accredited courses to build innovation, business process grow thelocal economy and support job creation. management, production and marketing skills for creative entrepreneurs. To support this strategy, the Western Cape provincial government, along with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and national • Market Support helps craft producers define and reach their government, established the Cape Craft and Design Institute niche markets through a diverse range of market platforms (CCDI). including local craft markets, consumer shows, retail outlets and national and international trade shows. It also provides an order Now 10 years old, the CCDI has become an international bench- facilitation service to match buyers to producers and help ‘close mark of excellence in craft sector development. Its mission to the deal’. build profitable enterprises with marketable products for global markets in an enabled environment, has ensured that it provides Continuous improvements, a culture of learning and notable demand-led and business-focused activities to a burgeoning successes have made the CCDI a hub of efficacy and innovative industry in the province. thinking. It is one of the largest and most successful of the provinces’ Sector Development Agencies, often sharing its From a base of 63 craft producers on its database in 2001, the expertise with emerging organisations. It is now a catalyst for CCDI now provides support and services to over 2 500 enterprises, sustainable enterprise development and is making a real difference which provide jobs and income to over 12 000 people. It not to the socio-economic landscape of the Western Cape. only supports craft producers and craft businesses in Cape Town, where it has its headquarters, but throughout the Western Cape – A cornerstone of the CCDI’s success is its willingness to partner the Karoo, Overberg, Winelands, West Coast and Eden District. with and collaborate across the value chain of the sector and to make linkages across the South African economy. If you have The Institute has three core programmes: any ideas or suggestions, please contact us.

• Product Support provides a well-resourced ‘workshop’ environment equipped with a wide range of tools and technology, as well as www.capecraftanddesign.org.za | [email protected] skilled staff, to help craft producers develop and refine existing T (021) 461 1488 products and prototype new ones. CCDI, 75 Harrington Street, The Fringe, Cape Town

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 1 The CCDI 2012 Handmade Collection - showcases flair and innovation

Welcome to the fourth CCDI Handmade Collection - a the number of submissions,” said Bart Verveckken. “We selection of handmade objects that echoes, reflects can also observe a steady improvement in the quality BART VERVECKKEN, and predicts the year 2012. of the submissions over the years. The panel has always head of department, Industrial Design, Cape looked for products that are not only very well made, Peninsula University of Technology, The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), one of the but have a strong visual or conceptual appeal; objects anchor tenants in The Fringe Innovation District, annually with a wow factor. That’s why a strong criterion for selection presents a collection of handmade products from the is the degree of innovation presented in the work. This will Western Cape. The latest, fourth edition showcases the ensure freshness in the work produced in the Western Cape increasing sophistication and talent of the province’s and allow our craft producers to explore new markets.” craft producers and designer makers. “Local industry and craft are becoming part of bigger LAUREEN ROSSOUW, From the 264 entries this year, 67 outstanding items made business’s plans,” said Laureen Rossouw. South African editor, Elle Decoration by 61 craft enterprises were selected by a selection designers are becoming more aware of the rich resources panel drawn from design, media and retail. The judges of crafts in South Africa and are starting to collaborate have chosen an evocative 2012 Collection that ranges with craft producers to produce unique contemporary from ceramics and textiles, to glassware and upcycled South African designs. This is a movement which I think materials, to high quality bamboo sunglasses and should be encouraged from both sides.” photograph frames created from old-fashioned wooden tennis racquet presses. “Given Cape Town’s nomination as World Design Capital MARGIE ROBERTSON, owner of high-end 2014, there is renewed interest locally and from around store, Africa Nova. The panel, consisting of CCDI chairperson Bart Verveckken, the world in our creative people and products,” said Elle Decoration editor Laureen Rossouw, Margie Robertson CCDI executive director Erica Elk. “The Handmade of gallery Africa Nova, Mokena Makeka of Makeka Design Collection is a wonderful opportunity for craft producers Lab, and CCDI executive director Erica Elk, adopted an and designer makers to show just how bold and skilled extremely rigorous approach, choosing only the most they can be.” inventive, contemporary and finely finished pieces. MOKENA MAKEKA, The Handmade Collection was launched in 2009 from architect, Makeka The judges sought originality, innovation, local distinctiveness, the foundation of a number of themed exhibitions curated Design Lab. integrity and skill in the chosen craft or design area. The by the CCDI since 2003, which had proved the value of only limits were that the final product must not measure an exhibition as a motivation to encourage producers more than 1x1x1 metres. and designers to stretch their creative boundaries and develop new products. The Collection provides a platform “Having been involved in the selection of the CCDI for the CCDI to regularly showcase the best handcraft Handmade collection for a number of years, I’m very of the province. ERICA ELK, executive pleased to say that we can observe a steady increase in director, Cape Craft & Design Institute

2 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 CCDI Handmade Collection 2012

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 3 alphabetical index

Afrika Yetu 13 Lobotoy-me 33 Amanda Marais 38 Love Lolla 26 Amy Rusch 25 Maid in Africa 20 Ars Longa Studio 24 Maid in Africa 32 Artistic Wood Turnings 10 Maike Valcarcel 41 bbellamy & bbellamy 8 Master Wires & Bead Craft 32 Bright Ideas Wire Arts and Crafts cc 18 Matblac 43 Cappuccino Sandals 7 Natasha Stipinovich (handheld) 6 Crimson Love Art & Design 7 Nicolas Lehmann Art 35 Cygnet Marketing Trading & Personality Pens 42 Nikki Christodoulides 10 Daan Samuels Craftworks 12 NoTwoSnowflakes 40 Dreamchair 16 Nuno 9 drift furniture 14 Odd Enjinears 17 Driftwood Creations 11 Play Play Productions cc (SMINK) 19 Fabricnation 6 Recreate 27 Firepetals 38 Richard Monareng Art Ceramics 13 Gibson Daylight Creations 36 Rustig 34 Gina’s Studio 30 Saks Corner 21 GROG Ceramic Studio 25 Samuel Damons 16 Hennie Meyer Ceramics 17 Serpentine 27 Indigi Designs 22 Serpentine 33 Ingrid’s Glass Gallery 21 Sithabe African Craft 24 Jan Douglas 12 Soanesbury 34 Jane McIlleron 40 S*mod-a-tyre 41 Jeanette Gibson 35 Stoor Ceramics 9 JesseJames 20 Sophie’s Craft 42 JesseJames 43 Teabag Jewellery 39 Kendal Warren Ceramics 18 The Botany Project 28 Kendal Warren Ceramics 28 The Lovely Ones 39 Khanya Craft 26 Thys Carstens 8 Kreations 36 To Bead Africa 11 Leon Kroukamp 19 www.markhilltout.com 29 Lisa Firer Ceramics 29

4 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 earth Natasha Stipinovich (handheld)

Natasha Stipinovich 083 431 3223 [email protected] Kente Vessel II Ceramic R5 400 Hand-built earthenware ceramic with underglaze. Working with colour and pattern inspiration from a Kente cloth, to produce a contemporary piece with a rich African palette. The artist trans- lates her inspiration into a colour concept drawing and from there it is an organic and intuitive process.

Natasha works on the stoep of her home in Glencairn, enjoying the ocean view. She trained as an architect and worked in the luxury residential sector, later teaching interior design at a tertiary level. She enjoys making pieces that will enrich interior and garden spaces and people’s sense of home – “making beautiful things, making things beautiful”. Her explorations with clay began many years ago, but it was only in 2011 that she began making pieces to sell.

Fabricnation Jane Solomon 021 448 3934 072 624 5293 [email protected] www.fabricnation.co.za Our Birds/Liliaceae Cushions Printed and found fabrics, appliqué and stitching R1 200/set of two cushions The Our Birds/Liliaceae cushions combine Fabricnation offcuts with found textiles. The fabrics are appliquéd and stitched together to give new life to old ‘lappies’.

Jane Solomon is a designer, skills trainer and workshop facilitator. Her work includes the design of art-making processes, learning materials and textiles (Fabricnation) and the facilitation of community-based workshops where creativity is used as a tool for income generation, transformation and self-empowerment.

6 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Cappuccino Sandals

Eddie April 021 591 2932 [email protected] Buck Wild Nguni Leather, wood, wire R760 Handcrafted leather sandals on wooden wedges with handmade wire buckles.

Eddie April started working at Gilda Footwear factory in the early1960s doing pattern grading and binding. He then went on to Panther Shoes where he started designing women’s sandals, shoes and boots. This ignited a passion for beautifully made footwear that drives him to this day. After many years of working in various footwear factories across the sector, and acquiring the skills to create footwear from the designing stage through to the final product, he started his own home-based company in 2009 called Cappuccino Sandals where he creates beautiful handmade sandals.

Crimson Love Art & Design Abongile Ntsane 071 196 4584 [email protected] When I Play Ceramic R900 After working for some time on a clay piece to submit, using the slabbing technique, it broke into pieces. Frustrated with the situa- tion, Abongile decided to play around and see what would result; from that process came this design.

Abongile was introduced to clay while still a learner at Victoria Girls’ High School in Grahamstown. She enrolled for a ceramic design diploma at the then Port Elizabeth Technikon, where she was in- fluenced by Charmaine Haines and Meshack Masuku. She was a founder and creative director of Imiso Ceramics, then facilitated creativity workshops at the CCDI. With the launch of Crimson Love Art & Design, she is intent on experimenting and creating products that show off different aspects of her talents, from bowls and mugs to earrings, cylinders and tiles.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 7 bbellamy & bbellamy

David Bellamy 021 788 7220 / 084 314 5741 [email protected] Ornithology scarves Textiles R300/scarf A collection of symmetrically-patchworked, reversible scarves, designed principally for men. These are made of South African tweeds and worsted suiting fabrics, which are wool-based, though some cloth used may have silk, cashmere or flax as a component. The colour combinations are inspired by indigenous birds, particularly harrier-hawks and goshawks, with their muted, colour-blocked plumage combinations. David hopes to promote human identification with wild lives, using design to continually point out their presence in our shared world.

David studied Biological Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand and Fine Art and Critical Studies at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, London. bbellamy & bbellamy has a shop in Muizenberg, inside an old 50s car garage. There is a front gallery space and a fabric warehouse at the rear.

Thys Carstens Thys Carstens 021 591 3001 083 356 3914 [email protected] Mixed Wood Vase Wood R10 000 Vase in Brazilian Pepper, turned by hand on the wood lathe. Hand carved with macadamia in black resin as a feature. Contrast in black paint.

Thys is a pharmacist by profession, and a woodturner by choice. He is a founder member of the Western Cape Woodturners Association (1995) and the South African Woodturners Asso- ciation (1996). He demonstrates the craft and art of woodturning locally and nationally. Thys is a member of a group of eight woodturners who promote and sell their work at The Waterfront Woodturners at the V&A Waterfront to a worldwide customer base. He is a CCDI Craft Icon - designer makers who have excelled as designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, job creators, role models, trendsetters and leaders.

8 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Stoor Ceramics

Francois Korver 021 976 6526 082 974 9468 [email protected] www.stoorceramics.co.za

The Moo Collection Clay R395/cow Hand-formed clay cows; after the first firing, an idiom is painted on their backs and after the third firing, gold is applied to the horns.

Francois started Stoor Ceramics in 2007 and soon became well -known for handmade ceramic products such as tiles and mosaic inserts. Having worked precisely with moulds for mass production, Francois longed to work more freely. While on holiday recently, cows blocked the way on a mountain pass. Francois took photos through the car window and, inspired by drawing classes at the CCDI, began making rough sketches and designs.

Nuno Sue Kingma 021 686 1811 / 072 444 1176 [email protected] INTLE! Wool, silk R950 Nuno felting (unspun wool felted onto fabric). Skilful hand felting by Nokwandis Nzulu, not stitching, fuses the seams of this finely crafted gala jacket created for the larger lady who cares: it is made from Merino wool scrap and silk scrap, requires no machine wash, ironing or dry cleaning. At only 250g, it is a traveller’s dream.

Sue is a felter, dyer and embroiderer, with specialised training from both local and overseas artisans. She trains and develops previously unemployed individuals in felting, beading and sewing skills, designing products that are sold locally and overseas. Her favourite form of felting is nuno felting, where fine fabrics and wools are fused into a new fabric. Sue has exhibited internationally.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 9 Nikki Christodoulides Nicola Christodoulides 083 412 4426 [email protected] Autumn leaves Laminated (nuno) felt R3 450 A fully reversible skirt constructed, without a single stitch, from pieces of fabric laminated together with 100% wool felt. This unique piece of wearable art is made from Indian cotton, a recycled silk scarf and carefully laid unspun merino wool fibre wetted down with soapy water and rubbed by hand.

Nikki graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Zoology and an HDE and enjoyed teaching at various high schools until she discovered felt-making in 2003. Nikki has a passion for making and designing, and her pieces have appeared in exhibitions in Finland (2009), South Africa (2009 and 2010) and Italy (2011). Nikki won the top felting prize at the Bloemfontein Show in 2009 and 2011. Her articles have recently been published in Felt Matters, the journal of the International Feltmakers Association.

Artistic Wood Turnings Bert Parker 021 914 0927 079 500 3612 [email protected] Ogees On Line Wood, veneer inserts R3 600/set A trio of cross-laminated maple ogee-shaped bowls with veneer inserts.(Ogee is a double curve, resembling the letter S, formed by the union of a concave and a convex line.)

Bert was born in England and immigrated to SA with his family in 1968 to take up a teaching appointment in Cape Town, where he was principal of a training college until retiring in 1995. He enjoys all aspects of wood turning, with a particular interest in creating decorative segmented bowls. This enables him to combine an innovative, artistic and geometric approach to his work. Bert’s work has been exhibited both in South Africa and internationally, and he represented SA as a judge at the World Youth Skills Olympics in 1993 and 1995.

10 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 To Bead Africa Thobeka Mdiza 021 425 8416 / 071 950 4659 [email protected] Leather Stringbags Plastic pipe with beading, leather R900/bag Thobeka was inspired to reinterpret the traditional thick fabric bags of her mother’s generation into a cross-cultural, special oc- casion accessory. Her designer bags are made of leather, with a lining of traditional print material. Beading on the handles makes each item unique.

Thobeka grew up in the Eastern Cape, where she became aware of traditional clothing and craft. She studied for a secretarial diploma before working for financial institutions, and then branched out into the fashion business. She works closely with fashion retailers, is a designer for Ginger Mary, and is known for her cutting-edge designs such as T-shirts embellished with beads and appliqué.

Driftwood Creations

Boniface Chikwenhere 078 573 3791 [email protected]

Owl Common resin wood R4 500 (not for sale)

A one-of-a-kind sculpture that reveals nature’s own handiwork.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Boniface creates exclusive sculptures using driftwood, found wood and fossilised/petrified wood. He discovers his material from nature’s recycle bin; from the riverines of Zimbabwe to the deserts of Namibia and the coastal areas of South Africa. He has participated in local group exhibitions at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and his work has featured at Durban Decorex 2010 and Decorex Cape Town 2011. Apart from supplying a few selected galleries and interior design shops locally, Boniface now exports his work to galleries and private collectors in Europe and the USA.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 11 Daan Samuels Craftworks

Daniel Samuels 022 783 2977 084 394 8106 [email protected]

Birds On Branches Wood R858

Carved black oyster catchers on branches of recycled wood.

Born in Paarl, Daan was schooled in Velddrif on the West Coast; from a young age he has been making wood carvings, models of fishing boats, and painting local shipping scenes. Daan’s inspiration comes directly from nature and the sea; he enjoys watching and copying the originals. He was named a CCDI Cape Craft Icon in 2005 and won second place in the wood category of the Department of Arts and Culture’s 2009 Craft Awards.

Jan Douglas Jan Douglas 072 573 4198 [email protected]

Kantelknaap Wood, metal, canvas R1 400

Jan graduated with a B.Arch. from the University of Pretoria in 2002 then worked in London as an interiors assistant on Wallpaper magazine, and as a freelance illustrator and architect. Jan is now an architect in Cape Town who began freelancing as a furniture designer in 2011. He has always been interested in tectonics and how materials join together. He relishes the sense that in South Africa, where many craftspeople are unschooled yet have a can-do attitude, products and buildings can be simply yet elegantly put together.

12 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Richard Monareng Art Ceramics

Richard Monareng 083 207 1405 [email protected]

To Protect Nature Ceramic R720

Following in the footsteps of Africa’s long ceramics tradition, Richard’s range of pots is characterised by an individual focus on each eye-catching piece. He was inspired to make this work after meeting international artists while attending a Ceramics SA course.

Richard was born in Cape Town and has been interested in drawing and painting since an early age. He studied art and design at the College of Cape Town. He is constantly learning from other artists in his community and through attending workshops.

Afrika Yetu

Fadhili A. Mkali 082 663 4348 083 240 8687 [email protected]

Ekasi Life Wood inlay mural R8 000

Different kinds of wood are inlaid on a board, then sanded down. Pyrography is the final step to finishing the artwork.

Fadhili began working as a carpenter in his home village, then turned to painting. He taught himself marquetry, which he combined with wood burning. He sells and exhibits at the V&A Waterfront craft market.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 13 drift furniture Anthony Martin 021 424 4648 [email protected]

Bush Lounge Chair Wood, upholstery R9 690

A contemporary take on the traditional South African ‘stoep’ chair, made with old-fashioned joinery methods using eco- friendly reclaimed wood.

Bush Fire Table Wood, steel R8 550

A coffee table with a bush feel and a built-in bio-ethanol fire burner.

DRIFT™ FURNITURE is a craft-intensive and high-eco range of designer furniture made by architect Anthony Martin. Launched three years ago, the brand includes items such as lounge chairs, clocks, large lamps and tables with built-in bio-ethanol fire burners. All pieces are made from signature weathered, reclaimed wood. The grey colour is achieved by exposing the wood to the elements for at least a year; as it ages it becomes more beautiful and full of character.

14 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 brights Dreamchair Gordon Rattey 082 492 9841 [email protected]

Bead light Beads R3 500

A glowing bird’s nest made of beads.

Gordon has studied advertising, got an apprenticeship in joinery, and has built kitchens and even a house or two. He later started playing with wood and became familiar with natural building methods after moving to an eco-village in Knysna. Well known for his driftwood chairs, beads are a new medium that he is exploring.

Samuel Damons Samuel Damons 021 701 0397 072 913 2289 [email protected]

Mural Stretched canvas, acrylic paint R5 760

Samuel is a poet and artist, with a Khoi heritage. His goal was to depict the history of San and Khoi people in this painting.

Samuel was born with talent, and describes himself as a struggle artist who has developed his craft with few resources. He has attended Ruth Prowse School of Art, and specialises in San and Khoi art. Samuel has taken part in eight exhibitions.

16 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Odd Enjinears Mark O’Donovan 082 820 8475 [email protected] www.oddenjinears.co.za Mosaic Figures Steel, cement, mosaic. R12 240 This work is representative of figures from ‘the long walk project’, an Odd Enjinears empowerment concept aimed at economic stability for an ever-expanding group of sculptors and mosaic artists. Each figure is individually commissioned and handmade. One artist makes the armature and cement skin; another ‘clothes’ the figure in mosaic. The steel and cement work for the figure was made by Patrick Holo; and the mosaic work by Sibongile Memani. Base and structure by Odd Enjinears.

Mark O’Donovan has a degree in Engineering, a career in the Arts and a passion for inspiring inventive thinking. He formed Odd Enjinears in 1998, with an initial focus on creating site-specific theatrical shows in industrial spaces. More recent projects include public sculptures (Greenmarket Square, Old Biscuit Mill), children’s play structures (Mitchells Plain Town Centre) and collaborative social intervention projects, such as the Khayelitsha Hospital Artworks Project.

Hennie Meyer Ceramics Hennie Meyer 021 975 1339 [email protected]

Vessel with dots Ceramic R3 600

In this vessel, the designer maker has attempted to contrast the softness of the clay in the making process, with the graphic quality of the decoration.

Hennie Meyer is an acclaimed ceramist who works predominantly in earthenware, creating highly individual pieces. Hennie enjoys the challenge of making composite shapes, experimenting continually with the expressive qualities of clay and glaze. His balance of strong form with highly detailed surfaces creates aesthetically pleasing vessels in his recognisable signature style. Hennie exhibits extensively, both locally and overseas. His work has been included in numerous permanent collections and international publications.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 17 Bright Ideas Wire Arts and Crafts cc Brian Muwirimi 072 987 9584 [email protected]

Wall Clock Wire R480

Powder coated and galvanised wire wall clock, inspired by a gift of an old clock belonging to Brian’s mother. His work is inspired by fashion trends and customers who offer ideas which he develops further.

Bright Ideas is a wire, recycling and bead SMME in Dunoon. Its vision is to create jobs for the community, and the goal is to grow exponentially and capture a sizeable segment of the market, both locally and globally. Bright Ideas, owned by Brian, employs seven people plus others on a part-time basis for large orders. Bright Ideas has taken part in numerous shows, such as the SA Handmade Collection, Decorex Cape, the Cape Town Interna- tional Jazz Festival, and L’Artigiano Milano, Italy.

Kendal Warren Ceramics Kendal Warren 021 433 0440 / 083 309 6274 [email protected]

Black stitched plate Ceramic R1 200

Hand-built ceramic plate in black stoneware, perforated and stitched. The piece juxtaposes the rigid ceramic medium with the pliability of needlework. It combines various domestic items - cotton, washers, buttons and ceramic - to create something unexpected.

Kendal Warren has been working in clay for over a decade. Her talent and individual style have earned her recognition both locally and abroad. Her awards include second prize in the 2009 Craft Awards, run by the Department of Arts and Culture, and Best on Show at the 2006 South African National Ceramics exhibition. At present Kendal runs a ceramic studio in Sea Point, from where she teaches and supplies galleries and decor shops around South Africa.

18 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Play Play Productions cc (SMINK)

Rene Veldsman 082 904 4321 [email protected] www.smink.co.za Pop Cow Clocks Supawood R960/clock The Pop Cow Clocks were inspired by the artist’s Pop Cow kitchen oil paintings and Pop Cow crockery designs. They are made from routed supawood with a high gloss finish and are available in seven colours. Rene is inspired by the Karoo and Nguni cattle; she wished to give her clocks a modern, contemporary edge.

Rene is a musician, oil painter and designer. “I feel art in music and music in art, both start with a blank page, both a challenge,” she says. Rene admires clever design and strives to create a new take on South African icons, such as the Nguni. She has exhibited her art at the Gill Alderman gallery and has sold extensively to private clients. She draws her inspiration and creativity from life experiences.

Leon Kroukamp

Leon Kroukamp 072 178 8237 [email protected] babacar Wood R185

The ‘babacar’ was inspired by a CCDI creativity workshop, held to encourage craft producers to make new, suitable products for the Baby Expo. The toy was designed and made with Leon’s first child, Alexander, in mind. He focused on a simple form, soft edges and contrasting colours.

Leon is a trained architectural technician who has attended classes in drawing, water colour painting and ceramics. Crafts have to date been a hobby – Leon is currently experimenting with fabric painting – but his goal is to design and market pieces in order to become a full-time craft producer.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 19 JesseJames Jesse Ede 071 909 0716 / 071 431 3874 [email protected] Skeletor Sway R8 000/metre Medium-density fibreboard, polyurethane paint. A paradoxical relationship exists in this bench, where an aggressive rib structure is tamed into gentle swaying waves. It is this disparity (of straight lines and smooth curves) that makes this piece an accomplishment of contrast. The sharp juxtaposition of colours energises and enhances the design, while the high gloss finish makes this bench unmistakeably contemporary.

Design team Jesse Ede and James Bisset, known as jessejames, are young designers on a mission. As part of the design collective Everybody Love Everybody, the pair are rapidly forging a cult following with products like bamboo sunglasses and contemporary lifestyle furniture. They embrace old-school techniques such as kerfing (wood bending) and are not ones to shy away from a design challenge.

Maid in Africa Andrew & Micha Weir 021 465 3704 073 404 8910 [email protected]

Coca-Crate Cushion Hand painted textile/crate R1 200

Coca-Cola crate cushion.

Andrew and Micha create hand-painted fabrics with signature designs, which they then use to make one-of-a-kind garments, tablecloths, bags, postcards and other items. Some years ago, Andrew and Micha were motivated to create extra income for an unemployed domestic worker, Priscilla. With their knowledge of silk screening, their ability to sew and Priscilla’s help, Maid in Africa was born.

20 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Ingrid’s Glass Gallery Ingrid de Haast 021 851 6166 084 317 5931 [email protected] Pattern Bars Glass beads R950 Ingrid hand-makes glass beads using Italian Murano glass, some- times called Effetre. She also uses borosilicate glass to produce small sculptures. Ingrid works on a torch and anneals her work in a kiln (heat treatment to alter a material). For this work, she assembled glass pieces and fired them; then sliced them with a blade to form a picture, before firing again.

Ingrid has a studio in Somerset West, where she personally designs and fabricates work, as well as offering classes. She regularly takes part in exhibitions and markets, including the Wearable Art Exhibition at The Edge Glass Gallery in Cape Town last year. Ingrid keeps on learning new techniques to improve her capabilities; she attended specialist glass classes in the US and in Murano during 2011.

Saks Corner Dan Saks 074 101 7552 [email protected]

Drawer On Legs Furniture Wood R2 600/each

This piece highlights the contrast between an old drawer and a pristine casing, forming a side table with storage.

Dan trained as a photographer, but a passion for tinkering and mid-century furniture led him to start Saks Corner, a small shop on Lower Main Road, Observatory. He creates, repurposes and sells furniture and other items. Dan recently began exporting his drawers and a range of coffee tables to Denmark.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 21 Indigi Designs Natalie du Toit 021 553 5615 072 189 4848 [email protected]

Fragment wire table lamp Wire, textile R1 295

The fragment table lamp was inspired by geometric formations and reinterpreted using local wire craft. To create interest, Natalie used a classic pleated lamp shade with sophisticated sheen fabric and contrasted this with a local shwe-shwe fabric lining.

Undulate wire stool Wire, textile R675

Stool inspired by North African patterns using local wire craft techniques, and upholstered in Indigi Designs exclusive fabric. Various colour combinations are available.

Natalie studied interior design, then worked in the interior décor industry for several years, before being appointed creative director of a national décor supply company. Her textiles, furniture, lighting and homeware products draw inspiration from South African and other indigenous cultures; they are hand-produced with skilled craftsmanship. Natalie also offers a décor manufacturing service (lampshades, cushions, napkins and other soft items), as well as a design and custom service.

22 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 romance Ars Longa Studio Iwan Labuschagne 021 872 0453 / 071 685 8857 [email protected] Proteus I Ceramic R1 800 Proteus II Ceramic R1 800 Proteus III Ceramic R1 800 Iwan displays the diversity of South African Proteaceae through handmade ceramic sculptures. The title ‘Proteus’ refers to the Greek sea god, Proteus, who could change form; this is reflected in the various types of Protea flowers found in South Africa.

Iwan works from his home studio in Paarl; he also makes human figurative sculptures and does portrait studies in oils and cement.

Sithabe African Craft

Mathokoza Nhlapo 072 947 7597 [email protected]

Sithabe Grey Mini Frame Grass, beads R754

Grass is compressed into a circle and covered in beads to form a picture frame. It can stand on a flat surface or be hung on a wall.

Mathokoza is the managing director of Sithabe African Craft. She grew up in a traditional art environment where her grandmother and mother were traditional craft producers. Mathokoza studied in Swaziland, Lesotho and the UK before working in the library and information fields, and in adult basic education. She loves traditional pieces, especially Nguni beaded products. She redesigns cultural products as innovative multi-functional products. These are crafted mainly by women in rural areas.

24 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 GROG Ceramic Studio

Hendrik Carsten 072 044 1153 [email protected]

Birds of a feather Ceramic R1 250 Bird mandala, white earthenware slip, with transparent glaze fired to 1190°C.

Hendrik focuses on creating quality handmade ceramic ware that is decorative yet functional. He studied Fine Art at the PE Technikon (now the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) for three years, specialising in sculpture and stained glass. After his art studies he studied mechanical engineering and qualified as a diesel technician. He worked in this industry for almost 10 years before opening his own ceramic studio.

Hendrik finds inspiration from forms, nature and within himself. He took part in an exhibition in Franschhoek at the Ebony Gallery and held a solo exhibition at the Klein Karoo Classique in Oudtshoorn. His work is currently shown at Knysna Fine Art Gallery, Prince Albert Gallery and Jamstreet Gallery in Oudtshoorn.

Amy Rusch

Amy Rusch 021 674 3684 074 123 7165 [email protected]

King Protea Wire, cotton thread, recycled magazine paper R6 000

Amy created a King Protea which juxtaposes the form of a natural object, and the discarded materials used to make it. Her wish is for the object to provoke reflection on patterns of modern consumerism.

Amy is qualified in production design, special effects and make- up artistry. She draws inspiration for her crafted artworks from nature, using colours, textures and fine detail in the process of reshaping recycled materials.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 25 Love Lolla Lolla Orchard 082 768 1672 [email protected]

Patchwork SA Flag Textile R450/cushion

Patchwork floral South African flag cushion with feather inner and petersham tie at the back.

Lolla has been working in the clothing industry for some seven years, but crafts such as knitting, crochet and sewing are her true passions. Her early memories are of smock dresses and knitted Barbie doll outfits handmade by her grandmother, and high school dresses and beautiful beadwork from her mother. “Creating and experiencing something beautiful is happiness itself for me,” she says.

Khanya Craft Kate Ncisana 021 387 6192 073 835 4099

Snowflake Beads R456/set.

Set of necklace, bangle and ear-rings.

Kate started beading when she was just eight years old, and now it has become a way of life, enabling her to realise many of her dreams. Kate was chosen to attend the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market in 2005, where product selection was based on quality, uniqueness and drawing on traditional references. Her products sell well at The Fringe Handmade Market and other outlets.

26 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Recreate Katie Thompson 021 447 0007 / 076 989 0871 [email protected]

Printer’s tray dressing table Wooden printer’s tray, glass, steel R4 500 A glass-topped dressing table made from reclaimed timber, designed and custom made to perfectly fit a printer’s tray drawer.

Tennis racquet press frames Wood, metal, glass, fabric R695 Once used to store your old tennis racquet, this press, with its new sheet of recessed glass or fabric-covered pinboard, is now ready to store and display treasured photos or mementoes.

Katie Thompson graduated from the Design Time School of Interior Design in Cape Town in 2001. After several years’ experience in the design, furniture and fabric industries in London and Cape Town, Katie started Recreate in February 2009. She repurposes junk into high-end furniture and lighting. Recreate won the Green award and an award of excellence In 2009 at Decorex Cape Town.

Serpentine Claudette Davis and Michael Chandler 021 461 1700 / 083 650 1985 [email protected]

The Madame Style Mirror R10 680 Wire and beadwork

Designed by Michael Chandler and made entirely out of white beads and wire, the Madame Style Mirror is based on a Robert Adam (Scottish architect, interior designer and furniture designer) neo-classical design from the 18th century. This design has been reinterpreted by a skilled Zimbabwean beadsmith, Kelvin Ndlovu, to create a fusion between Eurocentric and African decorative arts.

Serpentine is a partnership between young South African designer Michael Chandler and African Home, a fair trade proudly South African enterprise that designs, produces and markets handcrafted products of local artists who are economically disadvantaged. Claudette has a background in psychology; Michael studied art history and worked at Stephan Welz and Sotheby’s before launching his design studio.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 27 The Botany Project Hester Cilliers / Veronica Elgin 082 223 2662 / 083 260 6663 [email protected] www.thebotanyproject.com Upcycle Flower Lamp© Ceramic R395-R1 025/flower Inspired by indigenous plants and flowers, this ceramic product concept provides a way to upcycle glass bottles and jars, using household olive oil, to assemble a home décor, green energy light source. Upcycle Flower Lamp© ceramic flowers are handbuilt by community ceramicists. The concept highlights the importance of indigenous plant proliferation/bio-diversity, reducing waste as well as creating employment.

Hester enjoys the technical aspects of design. Her creations are fuelled by the interaction between people, nature and self-discovery. She has worked in various media and enjoys training others. Veronica’s designs are inspired by the characteristics (colour, texture, smell, symmetry and more) of plants and flowers. Working as a product and brand development creative, she focuses on the sensorial experience, through context, meaning and sustainable materials.

Kendal Warren Ceramics Kendal Warren 021 433 0440 083 309 6274 [email protected]

Childhood - Boxed Ceramic Tile Ceramic R1 800

Slab built stoneware. A round ceramic boxed tile exploring themes of childhood, religion and the loss of innocence.

Kendal Warren has been working in clay for over a decade. Her talent and individual style have earned her recognition both locally and abroad. Her awards include second prize in the 2009 Craft Awards, run by the Department of Arts and Culture, and Best on Show at the 2006 South African National Ceramics exhibition. At present Kendal has her ceramic studio in Sea Point, from where she teaches and supplies galleries and decor shops around South Africa.

28 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Lisa Firer Ceramics Lisa Firer 082 558 7106 [email protected]

Fynbos Vessels Slab-built porcelain clay R1 400/ set

A group of bud vases with examples of Cape fynbos, suitable for displaying plant sprigs. Clay faithfully receives the imprint of other textures and in this body of work Lisa uses fynbos to imprint and emboss slabs that then are used to create bud vases. The use of a green translucent glaze highlights the embossing by pooling in the deeper crevices, creating contrast.

Lisa has been playing with clay for over 20 years. She references fabric, patchwork and sewing; printmaking and paper-folding, light, texture and layering. She hand-builds using slabs of clay, cut and reassembled, layered and reconfigured. Porcelain is her favourite clay, she finds its translucency when fired whimsical and magical.

www.markhilltout.com Mark Hilltout 072 854 9544 [email protected]

Goodbye Cape Town Corrugated iron R1 000

A table light that is a silhouette by night and a sculpture by day. A group of trees signifies either leaving or arriving in Cape Town. Hand cut from old, unwanted scraps of corrugated iron, then burred and polished with wax and mounted on a stand. Available with a small 20 watt bulb or with a ledge for a candle.

Mark is a graphic designer living in Woodstock, Cape Town. Well known for his corrugated iron picture frames made by artisans, he is also involved in pattern design, oil painting, graphic design, inventions and applied design.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 29 Gina’s Studio Gina Niederhumer 084 558 5268 [email protected] www.journeyinstitches.co.za Rag Sharks Textile, stitching R1 250/shark Two sharks made from recycled trousers and shirts. This gives them the ‘battle-worn’ look that Gina strives for, as well as enabling the use of fabric with a history. Filled with fabric leftovers from the design industry, thus reducing their carbon footprint; and the weight and lumpiness of the stuffed creatures adds to their old- world charm.

Gina Niederhumer is a fibre artist with a studio and shop inMui- zenberg, Cape Town. She has studied Fine Art in Linz, Austria (1978-1980) and at Unisa (1998-2000, as well as 2009-2011). Gina has shown her ‘journey in stiches’ work in exhibitions overseas and locally. Her fibre art pictures tell the story of her life. What brought her to South Africa, was her search for connecting the North and the South, Austria and South Africa.

30 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 shapes& spaces Master Wires & Bead Craft

Bishop Tarambawamwe 082 758 7466 [email protected]

Beadburst Reflections Wall Clock Bead, wire R1 440

This stylish bead and wire clock is based on a classic, elegant sunburst mirror, depicting a sun surrounded by rays. The design signifies energy at dawn and reflections at dusk.

Owner of Master Wire & Bead Craft, Bishop is a successful beadwork artist and entrepreneur. With his team, he produces a collection of designs for the South African market, as well as exporting 75% of their work. His major wirework pieces include the exhibition pieces Cape Doctor and Oasis. Bishop is inspired by nature, culture and tradition, as well as collaborating with other artists. Master Wires regularly develops designs that set new trends.

Maid in Africa

Andrew & Micha Weir 021 465 3704 073 404 8910 [email protected]

Ready-Maid Hand-printed textile R550/cushion

Ready-made cushions in repetitive kitchen patterns.

Andrew and Micha create hand-painted fabrics with signature designs, which they then use to make one-of-a-kind garments, tablecloths, bags, postcards and other ready-made items. “Use a Rembrandt as an ironing board!” they quote artist Marcel Duchamp. Maid in Africa is about the perpetual pursuit of something new.

32 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Lobotoy-me

Hannalie Taute 072 194 8335 [email protected] www.lobotoy-me.blogspot.com

‘Khutsi’ The Rhino Tyre inner tube, cotton cord R150/toy

Handmade, eco-conscious, durable and fun soft toy made from an inner tube stitched with cotton cord.

Hannalie studied for her National Higher Diploma in Fine Art at the PE Technikon. This Garden Route artist has exhibited at galleries such as the Knysna Fine Art Gallery, and the Joao Ferreira Gallery. What started as a simple but interesting birthday gift has developed into something much bigger: Through the CCDI, Hannalie recently exhibited five elephants, five rhinos and five giraffe toys at the COP17 conference exhibition in Durban. Her range of eco-friendly toys will contribute to the national fight against rhino poaching, with R10 for each rhino donated to an anti-rhino poaching fund.

Serpentine Claudette Davis and Michael Chandler 021 461 1700 / 083 650 1985 [email protected]

Chinese Wares Objet Wire, beads R35 050/collection

Chinese wares created in white beads and fine wire, exploring the relationship between Africa and China through the crafting of classic antique Chinese shapes in a uniquely African way. Designed by Michael Chandler and skilfully handcrafted by Dickson Mureverwi and Malvern Shakede.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 33 Rustig Jannie Uitlander 073 030 7240 [email protected]

Re-coffee Table Lamp Tin, wood R450

Recycled Ricoffy tin lamp with international urban styling, yet can be made under a tree in Africa.

After completing his National Service in 1985, Jannie trained as a carpenter/joiner at Westlake Trade Training Centre. He has worked in most wood-related disciplines including construction, ship-building, antique restoration, set-building and architectural model-making. On returning to Cape Town after a three- year stint in London, he began making art and has shown various types of work at numerous shows. His work is in the Vodacom collection and other private collections.

Soanesbury

Alison Prest 021 689 5266 / 082 899 1461 [email protected] Transitory design Flour and water R1 600 A transitory creation, inspired by the organic shapes of Japanese vases. It is designed to create a focal point in any inside or outside space, alternatively to hold a family member’s or pet’s ashes. The vase should disintegrate naturally within a year, if not simply water it.

Alison has always expressed herself through flower design. She trained at the Regent Academy of Fine Arts in London, ran a florist business from the Mount Nelson hotel, and recently sat for her first qualification from the Ohara School of Ikebana. Alison draws inspiration from Japanese flower vessels, where the flowers and vase are of equal importance. Over the last few years she has explored the medium of paper, focusing on products that will disintegrate over time, thus reducing carbon foot prints.

34 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Jeanette Gibson Jeanette Gibson 079 186 1785 [email protected] Shinda Recycled car tyre rubber, stainless steel tubing R12 000 Shinda is the Shona word for rope, made from recycled sacks, upcycled bark, repurposed leaves or reclaimed tyres. Africa’s rope is as diverse as its peoples. This one-of-a-kind African Rope Folding Chair evokes the effeminate force of craft. (The active/male principle of tyre is made feminine/passive through craft, traditionally seen as a female pastime.) Turning a pollutant into salvaged chic.

The artist says she is a maker of intricate things, on a playful search for beauty. Jeanette instinctively designs by making. Entering into a dialogue with herself through material exploration in which visual, tactile and emotive qualities act as a catalyst for environmental, innovative, affective, aesthetic and authentic form. She is fascinated by the adjacent possible, where boundaries grow as you explore those boundaries. It is all about opening doorways and stepping through them, to create new doorways, she says.

Nicolas Lehmann Art Nicolas Lehmann 021 686 8494 / 079 035 9534 [email protected] Uniting People Travels Steel R20 000 The collection demonstrates not only art made of steel, but also that art unites people, where unlimited freedom and happiness are generated. ‘Uniting People Travels’ represents figurines of varying sizes and shapes, yet all united under one roof at an event. Its message is of peace, tolerance and happiness, and to showcase that, with de- termination, will and believing in your dreams, anything is possible.

Nicolas is a South African German artist who has experimented with the possibilities of forging since an early age. He travelled from Asia to Europe in 1990, when the purchase of his first air hammer, found in a UK scrapyard, allowed him to kickstart his projects. Lehmann founded ‘Le Forge’ in Cape Town, specialising in manufacturing high-end ironmongery using pure blacksmithing techniques, to finance his art. He has worked across the globe on numerous projects, from private estates to five star hotels, with leading architects and designers.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 35 Gibson Daylight Creations

073 482 7756 [email protected]

Three Musicians Metal R180/individual sculpture

Sculpture, made from metal which is cut then shaped.

Gibson was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. From a very young age, he has had the powerful desire to create things. He was constantly drawing and making wire objects to give to his family and friends as presents. As he grew up, he was able to look at any object and capture its essence. To this day, he will look at an owl, tortoise, cellist or a dancer and will feel the energy of their being. This inspires him to capture their images using metal, wire and beading.

Kreations Shahieda Salie 021 592 0191 076 155 2765 [email protected]

Continuity Beads, copper R9 000

This piece came about from a workshop at the CCDI where craft producers were given copper to experiment with, together with their normal craft medium. Using very delicate, triangle-cut beads and traditional African twisted herringbone stitch with copper wire, this one-of-a -kind piece was born.

Shahieda is a self-taught bead artist who loves making innovative pieces using beads and thread. Her products include bead paintings, miniature beaded carpets, table runners, handbags, napkin/serviette rings, coasters, corporate gifts and customised branded items.

36 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 essence Firepetals Adeline Joubert 021 447 2025 / 072 142 2750 [email protected] Love Bug Brooch Taxi Brooch Silver, 9ct rose gold. Sterling silver, oxidized R1 500/brooch R1 500/brooch Safe, Reliable Removals Sterling silver R1 500/brooch This triptych of brooches is titled “The Traffic Series”. The minibus taxi is the most common mode of transport for most South Africans; and the ‘bakkie’ brooch should be worn with the rear end pointing down to emphasise the weight of the load. All the wheels can be turned.

Adeline studied Fine Art and completed her BA degree in History of Art and Archaeology at the University of Pretoria in 1994. She worked and travelled abroad before completing her national diploma in jewellery design and manufacture at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Her work has been shown in local and international galleries. Adeline loves creating jewellery with a humorous twist or a visual pun. She mixes contemporary and historical styles, with a dash of Africa.

Amanda Marais Amanda Marais 021 689 8487 / 082 210 4413 [email protected] White Flower Petal Bracelet Black Flower Petal Bracelet Brass Brass R940 R880 Bracelets made from a brass sheet, which is laser cut or sawn, domed and shaped. The concept was to make an interesting-looking bracelet, while keeping the construction as simple as possible. The individual pieces hold each other in place and the sterling silver pod-shaped button also hides the end knot of the rubber cord.

Amanda studied painting and printmaking at Pretoria University, and after graduating in 1980, worked as an art director for magazines. She attended various informal jewellery-making classes, but mainly taught herself through trial and error. During the 1990s she concentrated on ranges of tableware, but returned to jewellery in the 2000s. Amanda works with brass because of its relative affordability for making pieces that rely on repetition and pattern, and the colour effects that can be achieved with etching.

38 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 The Lovely Ones Andrea Hopkins 082 727 0220 [email protected] www.facebook.com/thelovelyones

Interchangeable Daisy Pendant Silver, turquoise R3 250

The cast silver daisy pendant can be worn as is, or with an attachment of either a drop turquoise stone, or a daisy leaf. These can be attached to the piece using a hidden hook at the back of the flower.

Andrea is a Cape Town-based jewellery artist, designing and manufacturing unique silver jewellery under the label ‘The Lovely Ones’. She is inspired by nature and all things beautiful, as well as by the sentimental. One of her favourite things is to cast and create a meaningful piece of jewellery using an item such as a leaf or a stem from a bride’s wedding flowers.

Teabag Jewellery

Vashti Naidoo 021 701 6890 / 082 327 0668 [email protected]

Teabag Flowers Recycled rooibos teabags and tea Pendant R180 Earrings R100

Vashti was inspired to make jewellery after attending a cake decorating course – she decided to apply the cake icing techniques to teabags. The delicate flowers are made from recycled rooibos teabags; the outer bag has been used to create petals, while the inner tea leaves form beads for the centre of the flower. Through developing a special technique, the teabag material stands up firmly, just like a real flower.

Vashti is a stay-at-home mother, who loves exploring various craft methods. She has studied dress designing and decoupage on glass.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 39 NoTwoSnowflakes Giselle Petty 079 971 2976 [email protected] Pincushion Pink Sterling silver, perspex R1 440 Sterling silver double-sided handmade ring with a print of a pink Pincushion Protea set under perspex on the top; a hand-sawn and oxidised Lotus flower underneath. Red Pincushion Sterling silver R960 A pair of sterling silver handmade red Pincushion Protea earrings, with handsawn Pincushion detail on the back. Red Amaryllis Sterling silver, perspex R960 A pair of sterling silver handmade earrings, with prints of red Amaryllis flowers set under perspex.

Giselle has been a self-employed,non-commercial jeweller for the past 17 years. She enjoys detail and design and is fascinated by a combination of beautiful gemstones with small, engineered components of precious metal. She named her business NoTwoSnowflakes as each piece is unique and makes the wearer feel special. Giselle works in all metals and hand-selects the gemstones to ensure that they are of the highest quality and beauty.

Jane McIlleron

021 788 9419 / 083 331 8935 [email protected] http://janemcilleron.co.za http://fineouncegoldsmithcollective.blogspot.com Memories of the pods of Bushveld trees Sterling and fine silver, Peruvian blue opal, emerald and aqua- marine necklace. R3 550 Sterling silver ring R1 550 A long necklace that can be fastened in various places, resulting in different proportions of the chain forming a pendant ‘tail’. The large necklace element, and the ring, were inspired by the pods of trees remembered from a childhood of visiting the Bushveld and other areas of Southern Africa.

Jane studied Life Sciences, but after completing a BSc. (1987) and a year of working, studied for her national diploma in jewellery design and manufacture at the Technikon Natal. She taught jewellery design for short periods at the Technikons of the Witwatersrand and Natal, and at Ruth Prowse, but has mostly made individually designed and handmade jewellery from home. She is a member of the recently formed fine ounce goldsmith collective.

40 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Maike Valcarcel

Maike Valcarcel 082 757 8040 [email protected] maike.valcarcel.net

Lost Love Found Pebble, silver, 22ct gold R4 725

Maike loves to combine the precious with the ordinary to create ‘art jewellery’. A stone discovered on a Cape Town beach (a perfect half of a heart) inspired this pendant and necklace. The goldsmithing techniques include keum-boo, an ancient Korean method used to fuse thin sheets of contrasting metal onto silver.

Born in Germany into a family of artists, Maike studied jewellery design and manufacture in Pforzheim, Germany. She moved to South Africa in 1993 and has been self-employed since 1995. She loves to travel and experience different cultures, and being creative in many different ways.

S*mod-a-tyre Simone Redman 021 788 5703 083 510 7548 [email protected] http://simoneredman.withtank.com

Vygie Cluster Neckpiece made of recycled rubber inner tubes and glass beads. Cut, rolled, stitched and painted with leather ties. R420

Simone is a designer/maker /mixed media artist. She has worked on private commissions, in book illustration, theatre, teaching and outreach projects. She is currently exploring recycling designs.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 41 Sophie’s Craft

Sophie Peters 082 668 8346 [email protected]

Shopping bag handles Wood, paint R60/handle

Noticing that people often had sore hands after carrying heavy plastic shopping bags, Sophie decided to develop a comfortable handle. Inspired by a knife handle, she collects bluegum wood from the fields near her Belhar home. Sections are carved, painted and glazed to provide a strong, comfortable and aesthetic way to bring groceries home.

Sophie has been interested in producing art since the age of six. Largely self-taught, she has also attended community art projects to learn new techniques. She creates oil paintings, sculptures and linocuts and her landscapes and portraits have been exhibited locally and as far afield as Germany and Belgium.

Cygnet Marketing Trading & Personality Pens

Michael Richards 021 552 5572 073 660 1282 [email protected]

Handmade pens Wood, metal, acrylics R295-R1 250/pen, prices on application.

Hand-turned and fabricated ballpoint pens. Accents can include acrylics, pewter, aluminium, sterling silver and more. No two pens are exactly alike.

Michael is a retired furniture designer who worked for two of the country’s largest furniture manufacturers, Greaves & Thomas and Bakker & Steyger. He initially studied pottery and later took up woodturning – he enjoys most styles including Chinese, Japanese, and early English woodturning. His other hobbies include tennis, archery, tenpin bowling, fishing and reading.

42 | CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 Matblac

Mathew Neilson 083 516 6232 [email protected]

Slimline Magnetic Wallet Leather R530 We interact with our wallets every day, so this piece of functional ‘pock- et art’ has everything you need and nothing you don’t. It is original and timeless in every aspect, and is the core item in the range.

Anthracite Laptop Brief Leather R900 A slim and stylish carrier for 15 and 17 inch laptops, plus papers. It has a magnetic closure, steel-reinforced handle, and incorporates the finest 100% virgin merino wool. Anthracite iWallet Leather R360 A sleek and snug iPhone protector with space for cards and cash. It adds tactile and visual character to an otherwise modern and sterile device.

Matblac follows the Raw Design concept: Going back to basics with a focus on functionality, while using the finest materials to ensure a high quality and timeless product. Mathew initially studied for a B.Com, but with the success of his wallet design (he had spent most of his life pursuing craft as a hobby) he started a full-time design career in 2008. He uses leather, fine German felt, natural glues and linings made from recycled materials wherever possible.

JesseJames James Bisset 071 431 3874 / 071 909 0716 [email protected]

Panda Series Bamboo, chrome, nickel, glass R900

Cape Town’s original sustainable bamboo sunglasses, individually handcrafted. High quality Zeiss lenses employed to complement fine eyewear.

Design team Jesse Ede and James Bisset, known as jessejames, are young designers on a mission. As part of the design collective Everybody Love Everybody, the pair are rapidly forging a cult following with products such as bamboo sunglasses and contemporary lifestyle furniture. They embrace old-school techniques such as kerfing (wood bending) and are not ones to shy away from a design challenge.

CCDI HANDMADE COLLECTION FOR 2012 | 43 This Handmade Collection

represents a selection of

handmade work from

the Western Cape

region of South Africa

during 2012.

Please contact the

designer-makers / craft producers

for customised orders.

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Cape Craft & Design Institute Die Kaapse Instituut vir Handwerk & Ontwerp Iziko laseKapa lobuChule nobuGcisa 75 Harrington Street, The Fringe, Cape Town (021) 461 1488 [email protected] www.capecraftanddesign.org.za