Mavambo Journal
The Herd: Reviving African Beading Traditions Through Contemporary Design
Origins The Herd, a collaborative craft and design brand, was founded in 2019.The brand's inception was driven by a profound desire to explore and revitalize traditional African techniques, with a...
Chuma Maweni: Master Ceramicist Shaping South African Design
Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 1976, Chuma Maweni's journey into ceramics began on the muddy riverbanks of the Eastern Cape. As a child, he sculpted small bulls and cows...
Celebrating Cape Town: A Globally Recognised Design Haven of Handmade Creativity and Innovation
Cape Town has emerged as a critically acclaimed design destination, transforming from a city with a complex historical landscape to a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation, and exclusive designs.
Meet the Founders
MAVAMBO Collective is a Portland-based luxe home décor studio that connects global artisans with discerning, conscious designers in the US. We take the pain out of sourcing exclusive, ethical and...
Meet the Maker: The Ninevites
The Ninevites is a studio that tells stories of South African culture & unheard voices of age-old traditions in a modern context.
Meet the Maker: Wild Studio
Wiid Design is a Cape Town-based studio that's revolutionizing the use of cork in luxury furniture and lighting. Founded by Laurie Wiid van Heerden, the brand blends cutting-edge manufacturing with...