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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.

Crafting the beauty of design at Decorex

Seventeen of the Western Cape's leading craft producers and designer makers linked to the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) will showcase their unique and beautiful products at this year's SA Handmade Collection at Decorex Johannesburg, which runs in Midrand from Friday 5 August to Tuesday 9 August.