Saturday, October 20, 2012

Beautiful Things

The South Africa house in Southbank showcased arts and crafts created in South Africa.  Each of the designs were set against an unusual background, for example a bed of straws or a base of kitchen sink plungers.

Beadwork made by Kwa Masha Arts.

Tableware by Ceramic Matters.

Chair created by Haldane Martin, a contemporary furniture design company based in Cape Town.

These little creatures are called Shwe Shwe Popis and they are are characters created by children at the African Children's Feeding Schemes, Malnutrition and Rehabilitation creche in Zola, Soweto.

Handicrafts created by Kunye, created by Alison Coutras in 1995.

Cushions created by the embroidery initiative Kaross.

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