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Porcelain’s cup runneth over

Porcelain’s cup runneth over

17 May 2013 00:18 - Pat Schwartz
Liesel Trautman decided she wanted to create an art form that could be both beautiful and practical, nourishing both spirit and body.
Things of beauty: Missibaba bags

Things of beauty: Missibaba bags

17 May 2013 00:00 - Emilie Gambade
Listening to designer Chloe Townsend narrating the origin of Missibaba is like following Alice through a psychedelic Wonderland.
Things of Beauty: Pichulik Jewellery

Things of Beauty: Pichulik Jewellery

03 May 2013 00:00 - Emilie Gambade
A rope is a line and a line is the basis of all the arts.
Funky vehicles to build with the kids

Funky vehicles to build with the kids

26 Apr 2013 11:35 - Nechama Brodie
A digger, a pick-up truck, a sports car and a beach buggy make up ­Dokter and Misses’ new range of self-assembly toy cars.
London shows material interest in Africa’s        old clothes

London shows material interest in Africa’s old clothes

19 Apr 2013 10:58 - Jeremy Kuper
Curator Chris Spring’s journey into the world of African textiles began with the East African kangas, printed cloths usually worn by women.
Shacks are the new normal

Shacks are the new normal

08 Mar 2013 00:00 - Faranaaz Parker
A university study has highlighted the challenges facing the urban poor - and proposed ways to make the best of all they are likely to get.
Stepping on toes

Stepping on toes

08 Mar 2013 00:00 - Nadine Botha
Leanie van der Vyver says her designs are a reaction to the things that bother her about modern society.
Design Indaba 2013: The wrap-up

Design Indaba 2013: The wrap-up

04 Mar 2013 14:19 - Mandy Allen
This year's Design Indaba has delivered punch after thought-provoking punch of inspiration and insight into the design, cultural and social zeitgeist.
A hearty tribute to DIY, recycling and mohair

A hearty tribute to DIY, recycling and mohair

15 Feb 2013 00:00 - Matthew Krouse
In its latest edition, the decorating and design magazine Visi has found a novel way to promote South African mohair.
For the love of laminates

For the love of laminates

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Oliver Wainwright
Formica, the wipe-clean wonder surface that conquered the world with finishes like Skylark, Spindrift and Milano, is 100 years old.
Art you can wear on your neck

Art you can wear on your neck

18 Jan 2013 05:17 - Nechama Brodie
L'MAD's first collection features 10 silk scarves featuring artwork from established and emerging South African artists.
Unlocking silver's magic with bold new designs

Unlocking silver's magic with bold new designs

07 Dec 2012 00:00 - Nechama Brodie
Fortunate Moyo --- bartender, part-time musician and full-time jewellery apprentice at Keith White Designs --- does "a lot of creative work".
Deep read: Minding our pees and queues

Deep read: Minding our pees and queues

19 Nov 2012 17:07 - Brent Meersman
On World Toilet Day, we take a look at the state of public facilities, from the humblest latrines to the most opulent thrones.
Get apartheid on your chest

Get apartheid on your chest

16 Nov 2012 00:38 - Lloyd Gedye
When saying sorry isn't nearly enough, there is a way for you to wear your apartheid apology on your shirt.
For the love of vintage

For the love of vintage

02 Nov 2012 16:12 - Zaza Motha
A kitchen treasure-trove of something old and something cherished can be found at a local online store called the Lulushop.
A couch that creeps into fashionistas' hearts

A couch that creeps into fashionistas' hearts

27 Oct 2012 12:32 - Carl Collison
As the name suggests (songololo is the isiZulu word for "millipede"), the inspiration for the design comes from nature's ubiquitous creepy-crawlies.
Affordable objects of affection

Affordable objects of affection

28 Sep 2012 00:00 - Matthew Krouse
Even first-time buyers can kit out their homes in fantastic designer items, thanks to Lunetta Bartz.
Dame of design

Dame of design

18 Sep 2012 09:54 - Thabo Mohlala
This jewellery designer combines her academic, wild and creative sides to pursue her craft.
Thing of beauty: Articulate yourself in cool retro style

Thing of beauty: Articulate yourself in cool retro style

07 Sep 2012 00:00 - Ben Kelly
Sadly, most of the external microphones on the market look as though they have been designed by the same group of taste-deficient designers.
Lifting the status of South African design

Lifting the status of South African design

07 Aug 2012 16:17 - Mail & Guardian Correspondent
More than 38000 people walked through the doors of last year's Design Indaba expo, resulting in a GDP contribution of R261-million.

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