Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop

08/10/2025

HERITAGE WITH A TWIST: BBLK & MA’S BOLD BEADWORK BRILLIANCE

This heritage month head over to the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop in Beacon Bay Crossing, East London, to experience BBLK & MA's transformative beadwork collection.

Playful. Striking. Unique.

BBLK&MA transforms beadwork with their signature star-shaped beads.

From bangles and earrings to statement necklaces, every piece is handmade with flair and personality.

Based in East London, Mdantsane, their collection is available at Stoep Design and at the Eastern Cape Craft Shop.

For orders:
Namawethu Kili
078 327 0501

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08/10/2025

SOIL-DYED, SOUL-INSPIRED — IZA CRAFTS AT EASTERN CAPE CRAFT COLLECTION SHOP

Celebrate Heritage Month with Iza Crafts at the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop. Iza Crafts’ designs are where authentic Xhosa traditional wear meets modern design. Iza Crafts creates tailored doeks for easy wear, beaded jewellery, traditional nillie bags, and cosy traditional print pillows and placements.

They specialise in the dyeing of certain mbhaco fabrics with organic soil mixtures, giving each piece a unique vibe.

Catering for both those of Mfengu and Xhosa disposition, discover their creative fashion and decor at the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop in Beacon Bay Crossing, East London.

For orders:
Thembeka Metele
082 419 5308

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Lookout Ceramics

CERAMICS WITH SOUL – ONLY AT LOOKOUT CREATIONS

Based in Gqeberha, Lookout Sibanda of Lookout Creations creates functional and decorative ceramic pieces, from tea sets, plates, bowls, and platters to large statement vases and sculptures.

His work is known for bold colours and African inspired textures that grab your attention and beg to be touched.

You can find his creations at his woke space at 16 Lower Valley Road, South end, Gqeberha.

You can also find his timeless pieces at:
• Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop, Beacon Bay Crossing
• Lavender Blue, East London
• Pret-a-Pot, Plettenberg Bay
• The Pottery, Pretoria.

Follow his latest designs on on Instagram, Lookout Ceramics on Facebook, and their vibrant webpage www.lookoutceramics.co.za

08/10/2025

WHERE LEATHER MEETS ART - DISCOVER STARDOM DESIGNS

Every bag tells a story. Stardom Designs creates one of a kind leather pieces, from travel bags and purses to sling bags, alongside handcrafted cushions - all crafted using repurposed high quality, leather scrap material.

No two creations are ever the same, making each item a totally unique and durable statement.

Based in East London, their work is available at the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop at Beacon Bay Crossing, and at BCM Tourism at the Orient Theatre, East London.

Connect with owner Onke Boti via Facebook or WhatsApp on 079 419 9220.

08/10/2025

HERITAGE IN EVERY WEAVE: DISCOVER SILAKA CO-OPERATIVE'S HANDWOVEN CREATIONS

Crafting art from natural grasses, Silaka Co-op in Port St Johns, creates handmade items that blend tradition with everyday use.

Their range includes mats, hats, placemats, decorative hut houses, bags, and picnic baskets. Each item is carefully crafted with great skill, creativity, and love for homemade artistry.

Their work is available at the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop, Beacon Bay Crossing, East London and at Umngazi Bungalows, Port St Johns.

Orders can be placed via Whatsapp on: 073-168-96923.

08/10/2025

CRAFTED WITH HEART IN NXARHUNI – ZOE DECOR'S RURAL TOUCH FOR MODERN LIVING

Bringing the best of rural East London, Zoe Decor, now part of Rural Impaqt, transforms heritage into modern, purposeful gifts.

Based in Nxarhuni, Seya Location, Phumeza Stuurman and her team create handcrafted wine and tissue holders, coasters, office accessories, and teabag holders - perfect for corporate gifts and souvenirs. Using the vibrant three cats print fabric, every piece is a celebration of heritage and supports rural women while bringing a touch of tradition to modern living.

Discover their work at the Eastern Cape Craft Collection Shop or at their homestay display in Nxarhuni.

Orders can also be placed via:
Whatsapp 083 294 4609
Email [email protected]
Instagram

08/10/2025

DISCOVER KHAYA LIVING: WHERE AFRICAN TRADITION MEETS MODERN STYLE

East London’s Khaya Living blends tradition with modern living through a vibrant range of handcrafted décor and accessories.

From cushions, placemats, and table runners to beaded frame clocks, mirrors, and traditional aprons, each piece celebrates African heritage with a contemporary touch.
Their Shweshwe inspired hand towels and bath sheets bring colour and culture into everyday essentials, while their unique designs transform practical items into statement pieces.

Based in East London, Khaya Living’s creations are available at Stoop Design and at the EEastern Cape Craft Collection Shop Beacon Bay Crossing.

For orders:
WhatsApp or call: 064 545 1570.

08/10/2025

OZZYS ECO DECOR

10/04/2025

“UNLOCKING UNPARALLELED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES”

Each element of the Decorex Africa Trade Programme is carefully crafted to provide exhibitors and trade visitors with a comprehensive platform for growth, learning, and networking.

By participating, you are not just attending an event; you are stepping into a realm of opportunities that promises to elevate your brand, expand your market reach, and connect you with the movers and shakers of the design and decor industry.

Join us at Decorex Cape Town from 05 - 08 June 2025, or in Johannesburg from 24 - 27 July 2025 and exhibit your innovative home ware, décor, decoration, toys, handmade leather, small furniture, accessories, gifts. No clothing items will be accepted.

Download application forms: https://bit.ly/decorex-africa-2025

Contact: Masimzukise Jack at 0635021051, [email protected] or Athenkosi Baliso at 0833963473 , [email protected] by 21 April 2025

22/01/2025

🚨SECOND CALL FOR LITHUBA LAKHO: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE
Supporting Our Eastern Cape Visual Creatives

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are calling for artworks to be submitted for the exhibition, LITHUBA LAKHO: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE. This year the competition has been extended to celebrate visual art alongside to craft made by artists living and working in the Eastern Cape.

PRIZES AND CATALOGUE
We will be looking for the top ten VISUAL ART and top ten CRAFT submissions for a unique exhibition which will open at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum for the Mandela Bay Arts Festival opening 22 February 2025. The exhibition will run until 22 March 2025.

A top prize of R 15 000 will be awarded in both the VISUAL ART and CRAFT submissions. Second prize winner in both the VISUAL ART and CRAFT will receive prize money of R 10 000 each, and the third prize winner for both VISUAL ART and CRAFT will receive R 5000 each.

We are looking for works by artists who work and live in the Eastern Cape and have made a significant contribution to the art of the region. The call-out is open to all artists 18 years or older as of 1 January 2025.

SUBMISSION:
3 FEBRUARY @ 10:00 Invest SA One Stop Shop (12 Esplanade Road, Quigney, East London).

• Completed entry form
• Resume or profile of the artist
• Maximum 500-word motivation

7 FEBRUARY @ 11:00 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, 1 Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha.

Nomabaso Bedeshe on cell: 079 694 0618 and email: [email protected]
Emma O’ Brien on cell: 079 490 0690 and email: [email protected]
Athenkosi Baliso no cell: 0833963473 and email: [email protected]
Masimzukise Jack no cell: 0635021051 and email: [email protected]

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORMS and the latest Press Release from https://www.ecdc.co.za/lithuba-lakho



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