• "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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OBSCURA

OBSCURA

Ex Hotel and Crosspolynations present Obscura a free-standing folding screen, combining the traditional hand skills of joinery and weaving.

OBSCURA

Ex Hotel and Crosspolynations present Obscura a free-standing folding screen, combining the traditional hand skills of joinery and weaving.

THE SHELTER SCARF IN RUST

THE SHELTER SCARF IN RUST

The Shelter scarf was developed to be wide enough to serve as a scarf, wrap or shawl and long enough to go around several times. A comfort around the neck,...

THE SHELTER SCARF IN RUST

The Shelter scarf was developed to be wide enough to serve as a scarf, wrap or shawl and long enough to go around several times. A comfort around the neck,...

THE SHELTER SCARF IN TERRA

THE SHELTER SCARF IN TERRA

The Shelter scarf was developed to be wide enough to serve as a scarf, wrap or shawl and long enough to go around several times. A comfort around the neck,...

THE SHELTER SCARF IN TERRA

The Shelter scarf was developed to be wide enough to serve as a scarf, wrap or shawl and long enough to go around several times. A comfort around the neck,...

THE RESTIO THROW

THE RESTIO THROW

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

THE RESTIO THROW

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

THE SPINE BLANKET

THE SPINE BLANKET

The Spine Blanket is the perfect breathable summer blanket. She features a nostalgic woven structure, intended as the perfect addition to a contemporary bedroom and as a future heirloom

THE SPINE BLANKET

The Spine Blanket is the perfect breathable summer blanket. She features a nostalgic woven structure, intended as the perfect addition to a contemporary bedroom and as a future heirloom

STRIATION BATCH II

STRIATION BATCH II

Introducing the limited edition second batch of 'Striation Rugs'.Woven by hand in our Cape Town studio using South African Cotton, Mohair & vintage wool. These rugs are both luxurious and...

STRIATION BATCH II

Introducing the limited edition second batch of 'Striation Rugs'.Woven by hand in our Cape Town studio using South African Cotton, Mohair & vintage wool. These rugs are both luxurious and...