The SA Handmade Collection

I’m in Joburg at the end the moment and am feeling pretty excited. A bit of a case of “bright lights, big city” for a Knysna girl, but also I’m so looking forward to visiting this year’s SA Handmade Collection. It’s showcasing at Decorex and promises to wow the crowds.

I’ve just received a newsletter from the expo planners, and they say “The fusion of traditional craft techniques and high-design are evident in hanging lamps inspired by beaver’s nests and grass mats woven by nimble hands. Age-old practices like felting, weaving, beading, carving and ceramics are used to make beautiful comtemporary design with a resonance that just cannot be found in mass-produced items.

The traditional represents the time-honoured way the modern looks toward the future with humour and lightness. Eco-conscious by nature, South African crafters are adept at forming old materials into gorgeous new shapes as they find design inspiration in the once-discarded. While South African’s diverse craft offerings are individualistic, they share a common bond -creating emotionally expressive work, drawing on heritage for inspiration”.

Sounds amazing to me. I’m sure it’s going to be an injection of inspiration and will hopefully expose some exciting new suppliers for Babazeka. For those who are interested in visiting, it’s in Hall 2 of Gallagher Estate until Sunday 3rd August, and entry costs R60. Hope to see you there.

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