A mission impossible?
Implementing sustainable practices must be very hard for craft businesses, some say. Don’t you need huge investments, hectic auditing and certification, and a CSR manager running around with spreadsheets and checklists? Craftscurator believes small manufacturers already have the most important skills ... More
Of textiles from Laos
Hand-spun, naturally dyed cotton with a wonderful texture. Hand-woven, locally grown silk in stunning patterns. Hand embroidery, screen printing and carpet knotting. Just a few of the many excellent techniques used by textile makers from Laos. Craftscurator is guiding a group of 11 companies to create... More
South African craft and design brands
Discover the latest furniture, lighting, textiles, fashion accessories and homeware from 23 leading South African designers. Take a ... More
Off the beaten track and on trend
During a recent trip to Laos to explore the textiles sector, Craftscurator was struck by the beautiful handwoven cotton textiles. Wi... More
Mongolian Exporters at EU Fairs
At Maison & Objet Paris, 4 Mongolian exporters will showcase their newly developed textiles. They are working with the 4 beautiful n... More
Lidewij Edelkoort trends a/w 20/21
After seeing Lidewij Edelkoort’s presentation on the importance of the colour brown for fashion - ehm yes brown is the new black ind... More
All wrapped up in handmade textiles
Is it climate change, consumer fatigue or have retailers finally gone mad because of the quick pace in which collections need to be ... More
