ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE NORTH WEST

The North West Craft and Design Insitute

NWCDI is to be the co-ordinating centre for the craft and hand-manufacturing sector in the North West Province.
This includes providing targeted support to crafters and to organisations, assisting and developing craft resources and capacity.
The intention is to create a sector that is vibrant, resourceful, self-sustaining and a net creator of employment.

Contact:
Theresa Jacobs,
Executive Director,
Cell: 079 433 6889

Visit www.nwcdi.org.za

Amogelang

Mmashiko Centre, Tsogo High School, Mmakau Village, next to Ga-Rankuwa. At Amogelang crafters are trained in producing recycled paper using local fibres, such as banana leaves.

Their equisitely colored paper is used for making gift bags, cards, picture frame, coater boxes and coasters of different shapes and sizes. Mmakau Village is 35km north of Pretoria, on the Marula Sun road.

Tel: +27 12 703 4659
Fax: +27 12 703 0021
Cell: 083 294 7330

Art Factory - Groot Marico

Items in clay, wood and leather, as well as needlework and artwork, can be found in the Art Factory.

These items are made by 30 different crafters.

Tel: +27 (0)14 503 0085
Fax: +27 (0)14 503 0085
Cell: +27 (0)83 272 2958

Baitiredi Leather Products

This is a rural community-based leather manufacturing enterprise located at Supingstad Community Village near Zeerust.

The leather products range from hand-crafted sandals, office and stationery accessories, to customised leather goods as per client needs and specifications.

Tel/Fax: +27 (0)18 353 0033
Cell: +27 (0)83 356 6244
Cell: +27 (0)73 203 7949

Address: PO Box 2405, Supingstad, Zeerust, 2886
Click here to download a brochure

Balete Leather Products

This is a rural community-based leather manufacturing enterprise located at Lepgophung Community Village near Zeerust.

Its operation is mainly the manufacturing of leather goods specialising in, but not limited to, hand-crafted interior decor products, handbags and belts. Customised leather goods are also manufactured per client needs and specifications.

Tel: +27 (0)18 353 0199
Cell: +27 (0)73 2111 667

Address: PO Box 3317, Lekgophung, ZEERUST, 2884
Click here to download a brochure

Bambanani Sewing and Screen-Printing Project

Screen-printed and beaded cushions inspired by traditional Setswana carved designs are produced here. They use only neutral colours such as brown, black, cream and white. A CSIR supported project.

Cell: +27 (0)82 491 9175
Cell: +27 (0)73 162 2992
Cell: +27 (0)82 849 8055

Bontle Pottery Project

This  is a community-based project to provide a viable income to combat poverty. Their focus is traditional Setswana pots.

This is a CSIR supported project situated in the Lehurutshe district.

Tel: +27 (0)18 363 3792
Cell: +27 (0)82 491 9175

Bosele Paper-making Project

Visitors can watch Tswana cultural dance, music and gymnasium shows and purchase handmade paper products, ceramics, pottery and other craft items.

This CSIR supported project can be found in the Mmabana Cultural Centre, Lehurutshe.

Tel: +27 (0)18 363 3792/3
Fax: +27 (0)18 363 3337
Cell: +27 (0)72 407 3481

Craft Planet

At the Royal Bafokeng Administration builing in Phokeng.

Truly authentic South African fabrics that carry the name of the Craft Market are used to manufacture place-mats, cushions and wall-hangings. This  CSIR supported poject employs 12 people with skills in various textile operations.

Tel: + 27 (0)14 566 3810/7010
Fax: + 27 (0)14 566 3816/4020

Gaabo Motho Cultural Village

Hebron Village, Hebron

"Moeng goroga re je ka wena" Experience the courtesy of African tradition. The crafts people produce items in various indigenious traditions including Zulu, Venda and Ndebele. These items may include beadwork, grass mats and clay pots.
More about Gaabo Motho

Tel: +27 (0)12 706 0165
Fax: +27 (0)12 706 0102
Cell: +27 (0)72 210 9900

Ketso Koi Kreations

PAP – People Alleviating Poverty – is a Non Profit Organization committed to skills training aimed at enhancing the ability to generate an income as well as creating job opportunities. Pap is the basic food of Africa and by developing inherent capabilities and utilizing 100% natural elements, PAP ensures that there is food on tables.
A dedicated team of young people have developed skills which contribute to the production of an appealing range of organic, hand crafted jewelry, fashion accessories, wall sculptures and lamps that makes use of natural elements such as the Calabash, various seeds, pods, thorns and wood as well as recycled, organic materials.

Contact:
Koketso Sedumedi
Cell: 072 72 347 4329
Tel: 018 386 1471
Fax: 088 018 386 1471
Web site:
http://ketsokoicreations.blogspot.com

Khoisan Project

Using ceramics, screen-printing and sewing the products produced here depict the images of Vryburg and copies of Khoisan rock art.

This is a CSIR supported project.

Tel: +27 (0)53 927 3957
Cell: +27 (0)82 491 9175

Kortkloof Village

In the  Groot Marico district you will find the Kortkloof Cultural Village dedicated to theTswana tribe.

These tribe members focus on the traditional Tswana crafts.

Tel: +27 (0)18 642 1312
Fax: +27 (0)18 642 1312
Cell: +27 (0)83 272 2958

Mabhoko Cultural Village

Between the Winterveld area and Klipgat in the North West Province. Women use their beadwork skills to create beaded glassware, jewellery, serviette rings and other decor items.

They also produce beaded company logos, aids pins; Zulu love letters and other traditional bead items.

Makailelo Sewing Project/ Kamden

Here hand embroidered poducts include shalws, runners , cushions, bags and place-mats.

This CSIR supported project is operated from Kamden close to Vryburg.

Tel: +27 (0)53 773 1146
Cell: +27 (0)82 491 9175

Mapula Project

Here in the Winterveldt the women produce beautifully embroidered cushion covers, tablecloths, wall-hangings and place-mats.

Their objective is to market these poducts worldwide.

Tel: +27 (0)12 429 2627
Fax: +27 (0)12 429 4792
Cell: +27 (0)82 903 1178

Mmabana Centre

The Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation's mission is to provide art education and to nurture and develop appreciation for South African culture. It is a one-stop tourist attraction for those interested in arts, culture and sports in various towns around North West.

Here, at the centre situated in Mmabatho beadwork, quilting, sewing, sculpture and pottery products can be found.

Tel: +27 (0)18 392 4100
Fax: +27 (0)18 384 1980
Cell: +27 (0)84 766 3870

Monkey Puzzle Prints

This workshop, tucked away in the Magaliesberg mountains, specialises in hand-printed and painted textiles. Items are skilfully made by local women, using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The large range include tablecloths, napkins, soft furnishings and linen.

Tel: + 27 (0)14 535 0025
Fax: + 27 (0)14 535 0025
Cell: +27 (0)83 297 9051

Rearabetswe Sewing Project

This CSIR supported project in Lichtenburg produces screen- printed cushions decorated with hand embroidered anmial designs using neutral colours. If  desired these cushions are also available in neon pink and green.

Cell: +27 (0)82 491 9175
Cell: +27 (0)73 249 4951

Serobe Pottery

At the Serobe Pottery situated in Phokeng, Lerato, potters, under the guidance of master sculptor Secret Rangak, turn out. High-quality ceramic and clay products such as vases, planters, oil-lamps and kitchenware.

Tel: + 27 (0)14 566 3810/7010
Fax: + 27 (0)14 566 3816
Cell: + 27 (0) 82 510 5331

Taung Woodcarving

This CSIR supported project can be found Buxton in the Taung district.

They specialise in walking sticks.

Cell: + 27 (0)82 491 9175
Cell: + 27 (0)73 259 2523

Thusanang Development and Training

The Thusanang Project assists rural women with training and job-creation initiatives. The focus is on handcrafts, including embroidered linen, mohair blankets, bed covers and beautiful handmade paper products. It can be  found in the  Learn to Earn Centre in Klerksdorp.

Tel: +27 18 462 1990
Fax: +27 18 462 1990
Cell: +27 83 464 3699

Tshwaraganang Paper-making Project.

This CSIR supported project in the Winterveldt uses reed, mealie husks and recycled paper to produce paper products. These products include greeting cards, coloured envelopes, gift bags, wine boxes, stationery sets and conference folders.

Tel: + 27 (0)12 704 0152
Cell: + 27 (0)72 320 3077

Wild Silk Africa

Over 400 crafters from the surrounding area of Tosca make handwoven African wild silk products such as scarves, shalws, yarrns and other decor items. This CSIR supported project is 70 km from Tosca.

Tel: + 27 (0)53 998 3900
Fax: + 27 (053 998 3898

Winterveldt Jewellery Project

This project is situated on the premises of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry in Winterveldt. They produce beaded jewellery inspired by Venda and Tsonga traditions. The group consists of 20 members between the ages of 20 and 25. This project forms part of the CSIR supported projects.

Cell: + 27 (0)83 496 8884
Cell: + 27 (0)82 491 9175

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