Pattern designer is thrilled to have her work at Constitutional Hill’s museum store

Entrepreneur and pattern designer Glorinah Mabaso is jubilant after seeing her products on the shelves of Constitutional Hill’s museum store.

On May 5, the finest craftsmanship and creatives from local artisans were showcased at the Makers Market, which brought together a diverse collection of makers, creators, and enthusiasts in a celebration of handmade goods.

The launch of the market was followed by The Movement Museum Store launch which Mabaso was thrilled about.

“It’s great to have an institution like Constitution Hill supporting and developing small creative businesses to enable them to grow independently. It’s the winter season now, so I hope people visiting the store from all walks of life will purchase our warm, quality collab Himba throws with Aranda Textile Mills, inspired by the Himba tribe of Namibia.”

She added that she watched Top Billing growing up and gained an interest in interior design and studied towards a BA in Interior Design and a Diploma in Interior Decorating.

The entrepreneur noted that her brand, Renaissance Design was inspired by her love for the African continent “Through my modern pattern designs I draw inspiration from ancient African tribes, culture, architecture, indigenous sounds and traditional attires. I then document the research into modern patterns which translates to the rebirth of each tribe.”

Mabaso said her inquisitive mind and watching a lot of documentaries about ancient Africa drew her to working with patterns. “I then decided to create my documentation of various tribes using pattern design as my medium. In that way people can see and touch also wear the cultures of Ancient Africa in the present.”

The pattern designer explained that although she’s faced obstacles such as funding and resources, five years later her ability to be resilient and fearless allows her to constantly jump into projects without feeling intimidated because she had to learn to navigate through various spaces.

People can visit https://renaissancedesign.co.za/product-category/throws/ to shop.

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