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This book will assist in building the cultural heritage of a South African design identity and demonstrate that the African Renaissance could come out of South Africa. The book will introduce South African craft artists to the rest of the world which will gender interest and positive economic implication. Foreign buyers already appreciate the amazing talent of some of South Africa's craft artists. Clementina van der Walt, Hylton Nel, Carrol Boyes, Mapula Embroiderers and Kate Carlyle are already selling their products in London, New York, Sydney and Paris. Craft art included: baskets, beads, creamics, glass, fibres and fabrics, metal, paper, quilts, wire, wax and wood.

About the Author
Dr Elbe Coetzee, author of Craft Art in South Africa has long had a passion for craft art, and completed a PhD at the University of Pretoria, researching the demographic characteristics and entrepreneurial attitudes of South African craft artists. This research took four years to complete, during which time she travelled extensively throughout South Africa, visiting all the major craft festivals and markets. She acquired a sound knowledge and understanding of the very essence of the craft art industry and established the Mogalakwena Craft Art Development Foundation at the end of 1994 and initiated a craft centre to support the economic and social upliftment of the local Pedi community. As director of the Foundation, Dr Coetsee also consults, and develops and manages various job creation and empowerment projects in South Africa.

Hardcover, 240 pages, 240mm x 240mm
Author: Elbé Coetsee

ISBN-10: 1868727688
ISBN-13: 9781868727681