Samuel, originally from Mozambique but now a South African citizen, runs a furniture upholstery and repair shop in Kayamandi. As a boy, he learned to weave grass baskets in Mozambique, and later on learned the craft of upholstery at a factory in…
Phumlani created this poster for the Kayamandi-based non-profit organisation Kuyasa to advertise an exhibition of locally produced art and craft. Phumlani’s love for design grew from the art classes he attended at Kuyasa as a small boy.
Mzuzo is a decorative artist based in Kayamandi, practising his craft from his shack. He works mostly with recycled materials from nature, with which he makes decorative art objects. He currently keeps a day job as a gardener, but hopes to turn his…
Edward makes these traditional woven hats from recycled plastic bags - the red plastic comes from onion bags. It takes him approximately three days to make.