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Kylemore: Imbali Live Craft Centre
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Company overview
Imbali Western Cape operates primarily in the rural community of Kylemore outside Stellenbosch, working to improve the quality of childhood and enable independent income-earning opportunities for young…
Company overview
Imbali Western Cape operates primarily in the rural community of Kylemore outside Stellenbosch, working to improve the quality of childhood and enable independent income-earning opportunities for young…
Devon Valley: Ragel Daars
Rachel Daars was born in 1951 in Morreesburg and spent her young life growing up on a farm. For the past 20 years she has lived on Dwars-in-die-weg Farm in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. She is a warm, fun-loving person with a talent for needlework and…
Idas Valley: John and Brian Davidse
These two brothers grew up in Stellenbosch. John, not letting politics stop him, became the first person of colour to graduate in mechanics at Stellenbosch University in 1985. They have been involved with numerous design and handcrafting projects.…
Idas Valley: Sew Easy
To help her family overcome financial difficulties, Fayrus Abrams harnessed her skill, talent and love for making clothes and began her small, initially home-based sewing business. After an expanding clientele, she moved her business into town (Idas…
Idas Valley: Library
As part of its social outreach, the Idas Valley Municipal Library offers a holiday programme for children of all ages, where they learn important life skills such as financial management and the importance of taking care of the environment. Pictured…
Idas Valley: Sanna Dynamics
Sanna has enjoyed working with upholstery for over 40 years, and can upholster anything you bring her! Working out of her cosy flat in Idas Valley for the past five years, Sanna happily reupholsters furniture for hotels and private clients in…
Jamestown: Lee Buys
It was a real pleasure meeting this young man. Lee Buys was taught from an early age how to master the practice of running a foundry. His dad, Jacques Buys, is a well-known sculptor. They live in Jamestown and Lee manages the foundry at the Tourist…
Jamestown: Rachel Rispel
Rachel Rispel works in the administration office of one of Jamestown’s schools. In her free time she keeps herself busy with knitting and crocheting. She is also involved in a community project where they use this craft to make things for…
Jamestown: Hilary Williams
Hilary Williams is involved in projects that knit and crochet hoodies and scarfs for underprivileged people. Here is a clip were she shows us how to finger-knit.
Raithby: BrownWorx
BrownWorx is a family-run business specialising in wood and steel creations. The kinds of work Bennie Brown does ranges from construction to specially crafted toys for toddlers.
BrownWorx is an excellent example of artisanal pursuit in…
BrownWorx is an excellent example of artisanal pursuit in…