The project has existed for a year and was officially registered in April this year.
It consists of 40 members including four disabled grannies and one man.
The project specialises in doing bead work, food gardening and designing Continental pillowcases and cultural attire.
To ensure the success of their project, they do not only target South African clients but have ensured that their work gets recognition overseas.
“Two months ago we got an order to design a Ndebele blanket from a client in Australia,” said Elizabeth Shabangu, project founder.
She believes that the first order from Australia will not only bring them more business but make them more proud of their cultural designs.
One of the project members, Grace Nhlapho said beads are also part of the culture.
They want to educate the youth about the importance of embracing culture while also encouraging them to open their own small businesses.
Recently, the African Reporter approached the group to design and produce a mascot for the paper.
The result is a beautiful buffalo which has pride of place in the paper’s offices and will soon be seen wondering around Kwatsaduza, getting to know our readers.
If you would like to contact the group to place an order or view their beautiful work, contact Elizabeth Shabangu on 083 989 0957.
