• "Weave, stitch, mould, felt, sculpt - all methods to celebrate the textures of winter.

    When Surfaces Speak returns to the tangible
    within a world that increasingly prioritises the digital and the abstract. It is an invitation to
    look more slowly, and to perceive with more than just the eye.

    During the quieter, colder months of winter, we return to our senses and to the quiet beauty of everyday things that reconnect us to the world that surrounds us."


    The Ateljee at La Motte Wine Estate, Franschoek

    12 JULY - 5 OCTOBER 2025


    Curated by Nina Kruger

28 JULY '25

It is an absolute honor to present 'Stratum: A triptych' as the backdrop to this years edition of the ever inspiring TWYG African Textile Talks.
Here's a quick snap before they are finished up and installed.
Hopefully more to follow soon. Huge gratitue to Tandekile for the invitation and trusting my vision.

  • 'Gates of The Sun' 2025

    As Featured in the Winter 2025 edition of House and Leisure's 'Harvest' Edition Shop the look

    Huge gratitude to the team for selecting this work in their 'rust & sage' edit

09 JUNE '25

Terra Forma (2025)
Bringing the deep textural resonance at LIM's latest winter curation

22 FEB '25

My latest work 'May Your Waters Find Stillness' looking so at home at LIM,
Continual gratitude to this visionary store and their trust and gorgeous presentation of my work

  • Honored to have our 'Gamut Cushion'
    -
    handwoven with locally sourced, natural handspun mohair & cotton
    -
    featured in the latest issue of House & Leisure 'Unwind' summer 2025 edition of 'Shop the Look'

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Introducing the SAD Throws, a batch of custom throws for SAD Studio. They're a bright, playful and colourful batch of one of a kind 100% South African Cotton Handwoven Throws. Available...

THE SAD THROW

Introducing the SAD Throws, a batch of custom throws for SAD Studio. They're a bright, playful and colourful batch of one of a kind 100% South African Cotton Handwoven Throws. Available...

THE NOMAD CLOTH

THE NOMAD CLOTH

The Nomad Cloth is our light weight,warm weather best friend. Use her as a towel, scarf, sarong and elegant companion on all of your summer adventures

THE NOMAD CLOTH

The Nomad Cloth is our light weight,warm weather best friend. Use her as a towel, scarf, sarong and elegant companion on all of your summer adventures

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THE COCOON CLOTH

The Cocoon Cloth is our most versatile luxury lifestyle textile.Whatever you need her to be: a towel, scarf, throw or elegant bed-footer and always a comfort.

THE COCOON CLOTH

The Cocoon Cloth is our most versatile luxury lifestyle textile.Whatever you need her to be: a towel, scarf, throw or elegant bed-footer and always a comfort.

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The Tampopo is our medium weight cotton throw blanket, with hand inlaid details & woven texture for playful comfort.A versatile comfort, use her to lounge with or in the bedroom

THE TAMPOPO THROW

The Tampopo is our medium weight cotton throw blanket, with hand inlaid details & woven texture for playful comfort.A versatile comfort, use her to lounge with or in the bedroom

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The Fulcrum Cushion, a luxurious handwoven, handstitched natural cushion.Featuring a counterpoint woven block design, she's your ultimate comfort and a unique expression of natural, timeless beauty.

THE FULCRUM CUSHION

The Fulcrum Cushion, a luxurious handwoven, handstitched natural cushion.Featuring a counterpoint woven block design, she's your ultimate comfort and a unique expression of natural, timeless beauty.