"Miss Afro-Chic"

"Proudly South African"

I love living in South African. I think it's one of the most "Colourful" Countries in the World. That is why we are called the "Rainbow Nation".

From our Flora and Fauna; to the Culture of our People...even our Landscapes are enriched with Colour. We are Inspired because we are surrounded by Colour all the time.

The Back drops which Mother Nature creates under the "African  Sky" is almost her way of shining the light in the best position for us to en capture the perfect photograph.

I often look to Nature for Inspiration,when embarking on a new project. The Colour Palettes which Nature throws at you can be brought to life in any Decor Schemes.

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So next time you in South Africa look around you - to Table Mountain rich for it's texture and foliage. To Sunny Durban with our rich  "Foamy Teal Tones" to the Rural Transkei with "Sapphire Blue" huts embedded amongst the "Emerald Green Escarpment" to the Zulu Ladies embellished with Layers of Colourful Beads and Patterned Attire. Nothing says "Colour" like the "African Spirit" in South Africa.

Hamba Kahle...(Good-Bye  in ISIZULU)...Til We meet in S.A:-)FK.

"Design Team"



www.designteamfabrics.co.za

 This post I am dedicating to two Special Textile Designers - Amanda Hupt and Lise Butler - co-owners of "Design Team Fabrics". They met at Tech. studying Textile Design and Technology and have taken the Fabric;Clothing and now recently "Furniture" Industry by storm. The amazing thing is that in a time when the Textile Industry in South Africa was fading out - these two decided to design and manufacture Textiles. They are not only South African Design Icons - but also National Ambassadors. Through their designs and attention to detail they have brought a Nation together who are now embracing the "New with the Old Natural Heritages" into leading the country as a Proud Nation. Design Team have placed South Africa on the Map with beautiful "Line Sketched Proteas" and "Potjie Pots" with some of History's Icons like "Steve Biko" and the ever popular "Dolly on the Drum magazine".

"Design Team Fabrics - Young at Heart Range"

As an interior decorator you need to keep up to date with the latest trends and designs - We are often looking abroad for Inspiration, but I was so inspired when I was first introduced to them. I am very proud that we in South Africa are setting Trends and the rest of the World are drawing Inspiration from our Local Talent...I am a very Proud South African...Ensure to support local talent and product...'Til the next Time FK:-)

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