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Getting introduced to South African design minds leaves an indelible impression. It´s about the passion, the quirky attitude, the creative street-wiseness and local-is-lekkerness. In a country with 11 official languages they´ve added a unique design dialect. Nine of these wonderful designers will have their voices heard through their products within the Decorex Designer Collection.

Anthony Shapiro

The bowls that I make are a direct translation or embodiment of the spinning I feel in my belly. They are the breath of life I breathe into a lump of clay.

Lisa Firer Ceramics

After training in ceramic design at Wits Technikon, Lisa Firer started making unique handmade ceramics using porcelain clay. In her ceramic work she references fabric, patchwork and the process of sewing; printmaking and paper, light and layering, whimsy and nostalgia.

Wendy McLachlan - Homebakes Ceramics

Wendy has always loved old china, and for years collected all sorts of tea pots. She started her small company in 2006, first making ceramic cupcake candleholders, and then slices of cake, which also held candles. "So I called my company Homebakes:

Lise Butler & Amanda Haupt - Design Team

Design Team started with an idea that was not inhibited by reality. Their hard-earned break came in 2000 when they launched at Decorex Joburg and was spotted by Laurence Brick, co-founder of Loads of Living at the time.

Heather Moore – Skinny laMinx

Skinny laMinx is the design label of illustrator Heather Moore. Based in Cape Town, Skinny laMinx produces screen-printed textiles available as furnishing fabrics as well as made up into homewares. Sold online and through stores throughout the world, this global micro brand has enthusiastic fans across the globe.

Di Marshal - Wonki Ware

What started a decade ago as a small studio in the George town centre to keep Di occupied while her children were at school, is now a hive of activity employing 40 people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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