Decor Bead paintings go global Decor March 13, 2014 Bead paintings go global An enterprising group of KwaZulu-Natal crafters have pioneered the process of creating exquisite painting-like artworks from beads. Now their exhibition is showing at the Smithsonian in Washington DC, before embarking on a five-year global tour. Full Article
Decor Sister act Decor June 28, 2013 Sister act By applying their creative vision to craft projects, Durban-based sisters Janet and Angela Shaw hope to elevate the status of master craftsmen in South Africa. VISI love the contemporary energy that they are infusing into Zulu craft. Full Article
Design Wicker wheels Design June 27, 2013 Wicker wheels Nigerian craftsman Ojo Obaniyi has applied his seasoned weaving skill to transform his car into a mobile billboard for his small weaving business, exemplifying Africa’s untapped talent. Full Article
Decor Keep calm and crochet Decor June 26, 2013 Keep calm and crochet Find an array of crocheted designs at Moonbasket, a local design studio run by designers Dani Le Roy and Laura Summs. Full Article
Design Pop-up pub Design June 6, 2013 Pop-up pub A Cape Dutch-style wooden pop-up bar has been designed by Jan Douglas of Boukuns Architects for Devil’s Peak Brewing Company. The lean-to will be launched at the Arabella Wine Farm during the Wacky Wine Festival from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June 2013. Full Article
Design Crafting luxury Design November 8, 2012 Crafting luxury VISI spoke to Hanneli Rupert of Okapi about the changing face of luxury and why African craftsmanship has so much potential. Full Article
Decor Cross-stich reinvented Decor October 29, 2012 Cross-stich reinvented When VISI went to the Plascon Trend Talk 4 we were surprised and thrilled to find that nearly every speaker included Charlotte Lancelot in their presentation. We know we got there first though, in our SPRING FLING edition. Full Article
Decor Jozi boutique meets Swazi craft Decor March 22, 2012 Jozi boutique meets Swazi craft Homeware and craft boutique, Eclectic Swazi in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, recently launched the 2012 collection from Gone Rural, a non-profit organisation in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Full Article
