Paper Elegance
Once a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting wrapping paper.
Nevertheless, the child brought him the gift: “This is for you, Daddy.” Even though embarrassed by his overreaction, his anger
flared again when he found the box empty. The little girl looked up at him with
tears in her eyes: ”Oh, Daddy, it is not empty. I blew kisses into the box...”
Brimming with imaginary kisses the salvaged and intricately folded multiple layers of white paper are carefully constructed to juxtapose the smoothness of the box against the distressed paper bows.
Small Gift Box: The box measures 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm with the bow measuring an additional 6 cm diameter x 3 cm high Medium Gift Box: The box measures 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 3 cm with the bow measuring and additional 5 cm x 3 cm x 2.5 cm including two 5 cm ties. Large Gift Box: The box measures 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm with the bow measuring an additional 8 cm diameter x 4 cm high.
Care instructions: Multiple
folds and layers make the paper sturdy enabling the gift box to handle mild pressure. Handle and store with
care and avoid contact with
water. In case of contact with water set aside to dry at room temperature.
Materials: Recycled paper salvaged from the bin of a local retailer and the odd spot of glue. Available in lino print limited color edition ranges.
Available at:
The Fringe on Kloof, 99 B Kloof Street, Cape Town
The Fringe at V&A, Shop 11B, Alfred Mall, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Paper Brooches
I was reminded of the intrinsic value of things while working with the
incredible artisans of Mozambique.
This led me on a journey of rediscovery, of looking at what we discard,
neglect and take for granted, which led me to a bin filled with used paper, which
rejuvenated through the ancient art of origami, and cured with a contemporary
creative catalyst, became delicate objects of beauty; reminders of a life well lived.
Bow: Don't forget to be awesome. - The Green Brothers (5 cm x 4.8 cm x 0.8 cm) Butterfly: Refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies. - Sarah Jessica Parker (4.5 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm) Heart: Life is about using the whole box of crayons. - RuPaul (5 cm x 6.8 cm x 0.5 cm) Leaf: If you're feeling blue - try painting yourself a different color. - Hannah Cheatem age 8 (5 cm x 3 cm x 0.2 cm) Lily: The earth laughs in flowers. - Ralph Waldo Emerson (5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm) Peace Crane: If you think you are to small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. - African Proverb (5.5 cm x 7 cm x 2.5 cm) Rose: Be bold or italic. Never regular. - Unknown (4 cm x 4 cm x 1.8 cm) Box: Brooches come packaged in a hand folded recycled paper origami box (7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
Care instructions: Multiple folds and layers finished with several eco-friendly top coats make the paper sturdy enabling the brooches & gift boxes to handle mild pressure. Handle and store with care and avoid contact with water. In case of water contact set aside to dry at room temperature. Gently wipe with a soft, water moist cloth to clean.
Materials: Recycled paper rescued from the bin of a local retailer in the Strand, craft paint, podge to prevent smudging, Powertex textile hardener and nickel brooch pins. Available in lino print limited color edition ranges.
Available at:
6 Cavendish Street, Claremont, www.mungoandjemima.com, 021 683 5065
The Fringe on Kloof, 99 B Kloof Street, Cape Town, www.thefringearts.co.za, 072 252 9709
The Fringe at V&A, Shop 11B, Alfred Mall, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town,
African Flower Comforter
Granny squares conjure images of grandma’s and warmth. Developed by South African designers the African Flower is a contemporary granny square. The African Flower Comforter ( light) combines a tactile experience, neutrals and natural materials to reinvent a heirloom with a handmade authentic look and intricate shadow play.
Materials: Crochet cotton and Powertex (environmentally-friendly hardener) techniques. Strong, durable and weather proof.
Sizes: Custom made in small (about 28 cm diameter), medium (about 31 cm diameter) and large (about 40 cm diameter).
Pattern: Available here.
Currently on show as part of the
Authentic Roses
The Authentic Rose Necklace Earring Set draws connections between structures in nature and iconic forms. Decontextualized and deconstructed the rose is cured, reinforced with artificial findings supported by paper squares. Unpreserved the paper’s fragility exposes the roses longevity.
Authentic Rose Earrings currently on show as part of the
Assemblage Cake Stands
Cake Stands: A readymade assemblage of contemporary objects juxtaposed with leaves and flower blooms the Cake Stands denote a bohemian lifestyle of accumulated & stacked beauty in a new African aesthetic. Think collage culture with a tinge of haberdashery rituals. The obviously hand folded frayed shapes and colored patterns attempt to imitate the tactile matter but remains playfully undone.
African Rope Folding Chair
Shinda is the Shona word for rope. Be it recycled sacks. Upcycled bark. Repurposed leaves. Or reclaimed tyres. Africa’s rope is as diverse. As its sustainable design. And its peoples. This OOAK upcycled car tyre chair evokes the effeminate force of craft. Turning a pollutant into salvaged chic. Hours of dedication. And patience. Are knotted. And woven into this intricate piece.
Sustainably Mozambique
Exploring sustainable materials with the artisans of Mozambique. Product development with artisans in Mozambique using sustainable materials.
Keepsakes
Upcycled Stationary Twine. Contemporary crochet.
Crystallized
Swarovski Austria Create Your Style Catalog. Create your style. Swarovski Crystal Bead Commission. Swarovski Crystal in Austria.
Bedazzled
Exclusive Fashion Accessory Photo Shoot (modeled by the women who made it)
A Euro-Afro Fusion
Exclusive fashion accessories & decor objects crochet & knitted from copper wire & glass beads.
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