Unice Mlotywa, founder of the Iliwa Laphakade Women’s Project, has inspired hundreds of township women while building up a craft business that is now supplying one of the country’s largest retailers.
Gavin Chait (risk analyst) – Enjoy our third article in a series highlighting different aspects of what it takes to run a South African craft business.
A small Kommetjie company, that uses traditional upholstery methods and handcrafted materials to produce furniture with designer flair, has taken top honours at one of SA’s leading lifestyle shows.
Best Stand, Best Sales at the SA Handmade Collection (part of Decorex, held in Johannesburg in August).
Unice Mlotywa, founder of the Iliwa Laphakade Women’s Project, has inspired hundreds of township women while building up a craft business that is now supplying one of the country’s largest retailers. 
Avoova tea for 2.
The Craft & Design Centre – Gauteng was launched on 9 April at its home – the former Sandton Gallery in Sandton Square.
A small Kommetjie company, that uses traditional upholstery methods and handcrafted materials to produce furniture with designer flair, has taken top honours at one of SA’s leading lifestyle shows.
A call was recently made for a hat inspired by the Green Point Stadium and a unisex bangle inspired by the Western Cape. 
In a true rags to riches tale, two chandeliers made by Cape crafters from plastic bottle tops and other discarded items have been transformed
Lisa Firer’s ShweShwe vessels took 3rd prize in the Craft Awards 2009 ceramics section.