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A day at the Pietermaritzburg craft market
Our shop in Pietermaritzburg is full of pieces made within a day's drive. Every maker we stock lives and works in KwaZulu-Natal, from t...
Bringing natural textures into your home
Bringing green into your home does not need a big budget. A few handmade pieces can change a room. Start with a woven basket by the doo...
Why handmade soap is kinder to your skin
When you choose handmade pieces for your home, it helps to know who made them and how to look after them.
Styling open shelves with local ceramics
Handmade baskets are strong, but the KZN humidity can be hard on them. Damp air lets mould settle in the weave if a basket is left in a...
Caring for woven baskets in the KZN humidity
A gallery wall works best when you plan it on the floor first. Lay your pieces out, mix sizes and leave about five centimetres between ...
A beginner’s guide to Zulu beadwork colours and meanings
Good decor does not need to be loud. A woven basket, a ceramic bowl and a leather strap can make a room feel calm and settled. Below ar...
Meet the Midlands makers behind our new decor range
This season we welcomed several new makers from around the Midlands. Their work covers hand-knitted soft toys, driftwood candle holders...
How to hang a gallery wall of handmade art
A gallery wall works best when you plan it before you hammer a single nail. Start with the pieces you love most, such as a beaded panel...
Leather care basics: keeping your bags and belts in shape
Every piece in our shop starts with a maker we know by name. Some weave in Inanda, some throw clay along the Umgeni, and some cut wood ...
