Urbanflock
Urbanflock is a Johannesburg-based social enterprise that empowers women through the creation of high-quality knitted items. Founded by Lynn Joubert as a simple project to teach unemployed women craft skills, it has grown into a collective of 12 artisans. The...
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Urbanflock is a Johannesburg-based social enterprise that empowers women through the creation of high-quality knitted items. Founded by Lynn Joubert as a simple project to teach unemployed women craft skills, it has grown into a collective of 12 artisans. The women at Urbanflock use natural fibres such as merino wool and cotton to create jerseys, blankets, and children’s clothing.
Resources and materials
- Uses only natural fibres: wool, linen, mohair and cotton
Making and manufacturing
- All items are made by hand by Urbanflock’s artisans
Social and cultural
- Employs and trains previously unemployed women
Product and design
- Makes small batches, one-offs and made-to-order pieces
2023 Nominee: Social Impact Award
Address
16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa