Jimmy is a potter based in Kayamandi. He makes Xhosa-inspired bowls and figurines at his home, where he has also managed to install a kiln and pottery wheel. Jimmy sells his pottery from his home as well as through the Stellenbosch Tourism office.
Edward makes beautiful handwoven hats from recycled plastic materials as well as intricate handcrafted flowers from recycled tin cans. He also creates necklaces from wooden beads. He learned his craft by observing elders weaving hats with grass in…
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.
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…