In Sesotho, ‘Nthatuoa’ means ‘My loved one’, an apt name for this small business whose crocheted creations are intricate labours of love. NTHATUOA creates garments and accessories that allow for the preservation of the age-old skill of crocheting. We caught up with...
In March 1911, in a garment factory in Manhattan, over 100 people, mostly Jewish and Italian women migrants, some as young as 14, were trapped inside and died as the factory burnt to the floor. Management had locked the doors. In the following years, women workers...
If the past two years of living between curfews and quarantines have taught us anything it is the value of sharing tangible moments. With restrictions relaxed and more of our freedoms slowly restored, thanks largely to the advent of vaccines, we have compiled a list...
Do you know what the differences are between the terms “biodegradable’, “compostable” and “organic” are, and what they mean for packaging? These terms are generally thought to be universally good for the planet. Yet, they simply...
There are few pleasures in life as a restorative escape. In this case, it was to a place where efforts are made to lower impact on the planet and increase positive social impact. Visiting Stellenbosch earlier this year I stumbled across Wonderland Escapes who...
