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Pashasha pop-up shop
Twelve craft producers from throughout the peninsula, who had taken part in a retail readiness workshop with the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), tested out their new-found skills at a pop-up shop in The Fringe on Friday 11 May.
Craft producers register over R382 000 at lifestyle show
Craft producers participating in the recent Decorex Cape Town lifestyle show have notched up sales and orders worth over R382 000 - a 62% increase on 2011, when they made some R239 224.
Craft producers scale up sales
While 40 international artists got the crowds moving at the 13th annual Cape Town Jazz Festival, nine craft producers from four provinces hit the right notes with sales and orders worth over R73 000.
Inner and outer transformation at city shelter
A creative collaboration has brought a touch of colour – and healing – to the lives of a group of women who are working to overcome the trauma of domestic and sexual violence.
Western Cape craft entrepreneurs break into the big time at DI Expo
A dozen talented Western Cape craft producers have been selected to showcase their stylish handmade products to thousands of visitors and buyers at this year’s Design Indaba Expo.
CCDI Handmade Collection showcases flair and innovation
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), one of the anchor tenants in The Fringe Innovation District, annually presents a collection of the best handmade products from the Western Cape – and the latest, fourth edition reflects the increasing sophistication and flair of the province’s handcrafted products.
Western Cape boasts four new craft and design Icons
Four leading craft producers were named Western Cape Craft Icons last night (Thursday 24 November) by the Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI), at an event to mark its tenth anniversary.
Cape craft tops at UK trade show
Eight Western Cape craft and design companies have turned over about R203,200 (£16,000) as well as netting enquiries worth well over R254, 000 (£20, 000), at Top Drawer, Britain’s leading trade show for design-led gifts, lifestyle and fashion accessories.
Cape Craft and Design Institute celebrates 10 years of success
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), one of the provincial government’s leading Special Purpose Vehicles, has facilitated nearly R17-million in product sales for Western Cape craft producers and designer makers in the past decade. (R16 849 528 by year-end 2010/11)
Western Cape craft success at Decorex
Thirteen Western Cape craft producers and design makers taking part in the South African Handmade Collection (SAHC) trade and consumer show, alongside Decorex Johannesburg, have notched up sales of nearly R360 000, winning the prize for the highest sales within the SAHC.
