• "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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COLLECTIONS

THE AXIAL CUSHION

THE AXIAL CUSHION

Featuring a minimal grid design, the Axial Cushion perfect addition to modern interiors. Its clean grid design adds timeless style and irresistible textural comfort to any room. Enjoy both comfort and unique timeless beauty. Handwoven...

THE AXIAL CUSHION

Featuring a minimal grid design, the Axial Cushion perfect addition to modern interiors. Its clean grid design adds timeless style and irresistible textural comfort to any room. Enjoy both comfort and unique timeless beauty. Handwoven...

THE RESPIRE COLLECTION

THE RESPIRE COLLECTION

A collection of original hand woven hanging textile art. Handwoven using cotton, mohair, wool. Mounted on Brass. Respire inhabits a balancebetween lightness and form. Air moving through gossamer stripsand rigid outlines, formin lungs within...

THE RESPIRE COLLECTION

A collection of original hand woven hanging textile art. Handwoven using cotton, mohair, wool. Mounted on Brass. Respire inhabits a balancebetween lightness and form. Air moving through gossamer stripsand rigid outlines, formin lungs within...

CHIARO

CHIARO

'Chiaro' in an original, handwoven artwork

CHIARO

'Chiaro' in an original, handwoven artwork

THE BON BON CUSHION

THE BON BON CUSHION

Featuring hand inlaid, woven details, The Bon Bon Cushion will add a unique sense of delight and handwoven, natural, textural comfort to any interior

THE BON BON CUSHION

Featuring hand inlaid, woven details, The Bon Bon Cushion will add a unique sense of delight and handwoven, natural, textural comfort to any interior

MARQUET COLLECTION

MARQUET COLLECTION

Marquet is a collection of textile art exploring the idea of inlay in a woven textile using a kilim weaving technique. This technique, often associated with a heavy, thick or...

MARQUET COLLECTION

Marquet is a collection of textile art exploring the idea of inlay in a woven textile using a kilim weaving technique. This technique, often associated with a heavy, thick or...

THE EARTH COLLECTION

THE EARTH COLLECTION

A new collection of original textile works exploring form, pattern and medium.Inspired by the natural colours of wool & the raw, characterful texture of hand spun fibres

THE EARTH COLLECTION

A new collection of original textile works exploring form, pattern and medium.Inspired by the natural colours of wool & the raw, characterful texture of hand spun fibres