Workshops
Women from Durban gathered in the beautiful surroundings of the the Durban Art Gallery to attend a workshop with Hlengi Dube where they constructed necklaces. This was part of the 'Secrets of Beads' 'Imfihlo Yobuhlalu' exhibition.
Women from Durban gathered in the beautiful surroundings of the the Durban Art Gallery to attend a workshop with Hlengi Dube where they constructed necklaces. This was part of the 'Secrets of Beads' 'Imfihlo Yobuhlalu' exhibition.
Packets of various coloured beads were made available and varied combinations were tried.
Packets of various coloured beads were made available and varied combinations were tried.
Here pink and clear beads were strung and then wrapped around cotton fabric cores in the traditional manner. Decorative edgings in white were carefully sewn to the outside as a contrast.
Here pink and clear beads were strung and then wrapped around cotton fabric cores in the traditional manner. Decorative edgings in white were carefully sewn to the outside as a contrast.
Here strong contrasts of white/red and yellow/red were constructed. Knowledge of the preferences of the target market is essential if business opportunities are to be pursued.
Here strong contrasts of white/red and yellow/red were constructed. Knowledge of the preferences of the target market is essential if business opportunities are to be pursued.
Traditional colour combinations that were visible in the exhibition were used as inspiration.
Traditional colour combinations that were visible in the exhibition were used as inspiration.
(See below)
(See below)
Master craftsperson - Hlengi Dube - demonstrates the edging technique.
Master craftsperson - Hlengi Dube - demonstrates the edging technique.
Traditional Rope necklace - strong primary blues and reds are combined with the secondary green and then contrasted with white/black.
Traditional Rope necklace - strong primary blues and reds are combined with the secondary green and then contrasted with white/black.
Zulu name: Imfacane
Zulu name: Imfacane
Geographical location: Maphumulo, KZN Age of the piece: 1960s
Geographical location: Maphumulo, KZN Age of the piece: 1960s
Maker: Fakazile Zondi Design: Imicijo
Maker: Fakazile Zondi Design: Imicijo
Purpose of the piece: Worn by both men and women Other purpose: It can also used as headband for unmarried women
Purpose of the piece: Worn by both men and women Other purpose: It can also used as headband for unmarried women
Material used: Glass beads, cotton fabric, fibre
Material used: Glass beads, cotton fabric, fibre
Size: H2 x L65cm
Size: H2 x L65cm