Writing letters to the future unlocks powerful visioning
Through letters to the future and a collective artmaking journey, And Yet We Imagine invites us to plant new seeds of hope, compost outdated ideas, and dream beyond the limits of today’s world.
After Library of wearable narratives
“These garments hold you, like they’ve held others before you.” Thulile Gamedze’s After Library invites us to wear memory, history, and meaning.
How a design duo created their made-in-Nigeria fashion brand This is US
A husband-and-wife design duo were inspired by a chair. A simple, curved wooden design with red upholstery fabric that survived decades in Osione Itegboje’s family home was...
Explainer: The statistics on why mending is so worthwhile
For every 5 items repaired, 4 fewer new purchases are made. That means fewer clothes in landfills and fewer sad, abandoned T-shirts. Learn why mending is the ultimate zero-waste...
Q&A: Shelley Mokoena of Connade redefines minimalism
Shelley Mokoena is the artist, designer and creative director behind Connade, the experimental luxury womenswear brand based in Johannesburg. She describes her work as meeting at...
Guide: Six of South Africa’s best farm stalls
Farm stalls form an integral part of South Africa’s road trip culture. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious snack on the go, a unique gift, or fresh, locally grown produce,...
Explainer: Your clothes contain more plastic than you think
Even garments labeled “100% cotton” are often held together with polyester thread – making it impossible to avoid plastic in our clothing. Almost all your clothes contain plastic...
Explore the roots of Stephanie Bentum’s textile art
Much like unravelling a woolen jersey, it’s hard to say where creativity begins and ends. For Stephanie Bentum, the textile designer and maker behind some of South Africa’s most...
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6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa
Natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable, which makes them preferred textiles for a circular...
Part Two: Preferred South African plant fibre textiles
This is *part two in our series on preferred textiles available in South Africa and where to find...
Part One: Preferred South African animal fibre textiles
This is part one in our series on preferred South African textiles and where to find them. It's a...