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Pop-up exhibition at Maison & Objet

Four textile manufacturers from Laos will take part in the pop-up exhibition at... More

date: Dec 20, 2022

Four textile manufacturers from Laos will take part in the pop-up exhibition at... More

Home Textiles from Laos at Maison & Objet

Tai Baan Crafts presents home textiles ranges with their signature ‘modern rust... More

date: Aug 12, 2022

Tai Baan Crafts presents home textiles ranges with their signature ‘modern rust... More

Home Textiles from Laos at Maison & Objet

Her Works celebrates the beauty of handmade textiles made by women in Laos. The... More

date: Aug 12, 2022

Her Works celebrates the beauty of handmade textiles made by women in Laos. The... More

Home Textiles from Laos at Maison & Objet

Passa Paa takes inspiration from traditional patterns and techniques from the H... More

date: Aug 12, 2022

Passa Paa takes inspiration from traditional patterns and techniques from the H... More

Home Textiles from Laos at Maison & Objet

At Maison & Objet September 8-12, 2022 Ock Pop Tok presents a range of home tex... More

date: Aug 12, 2022

At Maison & Objet September 8-12, 2022 Ock Pop Tok presents a range of home tex... More

Home Textiles from Laos at Maison & Objet

The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre sells handmade pieces of heritage dir... More

date: Aug 11, 2022

The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre sells handmade pieces of heritage dir... More

on MOM and at Maison & Objet March 2022

After a successful pop-up exhibition at Maison & Objet in September 2021, in wh... More

date: Jan 14, 2022

After a successful pop-up exhibition at Maison & Objet in September 2021, in wh... More

At Maison & Objet September 2021

Exporters from Laos, Cambodia and Bangladesh will showcase their best products ... More

date: Aug 31, 2021

Exporters from Laos, Cambodia and Bangladesh will showcase their best products ... More

A mission impossible?

Implementing sustainable practices must be very hard for craft businesses, some... More

date: Apr 20, 2021

Implementing sustainable practices must be very hard for craft businesses, some... More

South African craft and design brands

Discover the latest furniture, lighting, textiles, fashion accessories and home... More

date: Apr 02, 2021

Discover the latest furniture, lighting, textiles, fashion accessories and home... More

Of textiles from Laos

Hand-spun, naturally dyed cotton with a wonderful texture. Hand-woven, locally ... More

date: Nov 19, 2020

Hand-spun, naturally dyed cotton with a wonderful texture. Hand-woven, locally ... More

Off the beaten track and on trend

During a recent trip to Laos to explore the textiles sector, Craftscurator was ... More

date: Aug 23, 2019

During a recent trip to Laos to explore the textiles sector, Craftscurator was ... More

Looking back on the NEXT19 Trade Exhibition

Late February, our largest trade exhibition to date took place. 40 South Africa... More

date: Apr 30, 2019

Late February, our largest trade exhibition to date took place. 40 South Africa... More

MADE51 showcase at Ambiente 2019

UNHCR’s initiative MADE51 brings products made by refugees to the market. At tr... More

date: Jan 31, 2019

UNHCR’s initiative MADE51 brings products made by refugees to the market. At tr... More

Showcasing over 40 South African exporters

From February 28 to March 3, 2019, over 40 designers and manufacturers will pre... More

date: Jan 28, 2019

From February 28 to March 3, 2019, over 40 designers and manufacturers will pre... More

Available through UNHCR’s MADE51 platform and experienced exporters

MADE51 is a new initiative, bringing products made by refugees to the market. T... More

date: Aug 15, 2018

MADE51 is a new initiative, bringing products made by refugees to the market. T... More

9 designer manufacturers exhibiting their new ranges

Wooden footstools with beautiful hand woven seats, stunning algae patterns digi... More

date: Aug 14, 2018

Wooden footstools with beautiful hand woven seats, stunning algae patterns digi... More

New collections launched at M&O + Ambiente 2018

At Maison & Objet in January 2018, 4 Mongolian exporters showcased their new pr... More

date: Mar 27, 2018

At Maison & Objet in January 2018, 4 Mongolian exporters showcased their new pr... More

NEXT18 Trade Exhibition was a great success

33 designers and manufacturers from South Africa presented their new product ra... More

date: Mar 26, 2018

33 designers and manufacturers from South Africa presented their new product ra... More

Mongolian Exporters at EU Fairs

At Maison & Objet Paris, 4 Mongolian exporters will showcase their newly develo... More

date: Dec 20, 2017

At Maison & Objet Paris, 4 Mongolian exporters will showcase their newly develo... More

Export-ready product design from South Africa

33 leading designers and manufacturers from South Africa will take part in the ... More

date: Dec 18, 2017

33 leading designers and manufacturers from South Africa will take part in the ... More

Launching their new product collections

Intricate woodwork inspired by African nature, textile prints based on botanica... More

date: Aug 15, 2017

Intricate woodwork inspired by African nature, textile prints based on botanica... More

Factory visits Mongolia

Although handmade production is Craftscurator's passion, she also is fascinated... More

date: Jul 05, 2017

Although handmade production is Craftscurator's passion, she also is fascinated... More

Next generation of entrepreneurs

After training and coaching a group of 29 small and medium businesses in South ... More

date: Jun 26, 2017

After training and coaching a group of 29 small and medium businesses in South ... More

With a re-vamped website

I am so excited to launch my re-newed website! Can’t wait to show you all the n... More

date: Mar 14, 2017

I am so excited to launch my re-newed website! Can’t wait to show you all the n... More

At 2 leading trade shows

New products by 27 exporters from 10 countries attracted the attention of many ... More

date: Mar 07, 2017

New products by 27 exporters from 10 countries attracted the attention of many ... More

popping up at Ambiente 2017

27 new product ranges from 10 countries will be showcased in the foyer of hall ... More

date: Feb 01, 2017

27 new product ranges from 10 countries will be showcased in the foyer of hall ... More

6 exporters at Ambiente 2017

Whether it is metal wire, crispy paper, springbok hide, an old rice bag or a po... More

date: Feb 01, 2017

Whether it is metal wire, crispy paper, springbok hide, an old rice bag or a po... More

Harsh Land, Softest Fibers

Mongolia is a land of extremes, as Craftscurator has recently experienced herse... More

date: Jan 01, 2017

Mongolia is a land of extremes, as Craftscurator has recently experienced herse... More

Mungo at M&O Paris

South African textile company Mungo will show their woven home textiles at trad... More

date: Jan 01, 2017

South African textile company Mungo will show their woven home textiles at trad... More

Pop-up Exhibition at Heimtextil 2017

The best handmade home textiles from global makers were selected by Craftscurat... More

date: Dec 30, 2016

The best handmade home textiles from global makers were selected by Craftscurat... More

10 exporters making their European debut

Scandi-inspired upholstery fabrics with a good dose of African chic, spherical ... More

date: Aug 09, 2016

Scandi-inspired upholstery fabrics with a good dose of African chic, spherical ... More

6 South African exporters at Ambiente

Springbok hide bags, feathered lamps, hand beaded clutches, metal wire furnitur... More

date: Feb 03, 2016

Springbok hide bags, feathered lamps, hand beaded clutches, metal wire furnitur... More

Showcasing the fairest products

18 producers from Nepal, Indonesia, Ghana and Tanzania are showcasing their bes... More

date: Feb 03, 2016

18 producers from Nepal, Indonesia, Ghana and Tanzania are showcasing their bes... More

Mungo at M&O Paris

South African textile company Mungo will show their newest product ranges at tr... More

date: Jan 06, 2016

South African textile company Mungo will show their newest product ranges at tr... More

At Heimtextil, Maison & Objet and Ambiente

Highlighting a curated selection of the best craft and design products from glo... More

date: Jan 04, 2016

Highlighting a curated selection of the best craft and design products from glo... More

A great success

The curated exhibition SPHERE at 100% Design South Africa, showcasing products ... More

date: Aug 21, 2015

The curated exhibition SPHERE at 100% Design South Africa, showcasing products ... More

At trade show 100% Design and SARCDA Johannesburg

At 2 trade fairs in Johannesburg in August 2015, ´Development by Design´, a joi... More

date: Jul 27, 2015

At 2 trade fairs in Johannesburg in August 2015, ´Development by Design´, a joi... More

Craftscurator is now Columnist!

Elle Decoration, the Dutch edition, now has a 6 page section on handmade and su... More

date: Feb 09, 2015

Elle Decoration, the Dutch edition, now has a 6 page section on handmade and su... More

New Product Ranges at Ambiente

Visit our special Sustainable Design exhibit during Ambiente February 13-17, 20... More

date: Jan 12, 2015

Visit our special Sustainable Design exhibit during Ambiente February 13-17, 20... More

Successful Indonesian Presentation in Paris

Together with the 9 Indonesian participants, Irene Vermeulen and Kees Bronk are... More

date: Sep 30, 2014

Together with the 9 Indonesian participants, Irene Vermeulen and Kees Bronk are... More

At Maison & Objet, Paris September 5 - 9, 2014

See new product ranges from 9 Indonesian exporters. Select from our materials l... More

date: Jul 15, 2014

See new product ranges from 9 Indonesian exporters. Select from our materials l... More

For HandEye Magazine

Irene made visits to designer and maker workshops in the Cape Town region, and ... More

date: May 27, 2014

Irene made visits to designer and maker workshops in the Cape Town region, and ... More

Made in Morocco

Remember how Craftscurator 'killed her darlings' and cut up her precious textil... More

date: Feb 22, 2013

Remember how Craftscurator 'killed her darlings' and cut up her precious textil... More

at Maison & Objet September 2012

Crafts from Peru are as diverse as the landscapes of this country; lush textile... More

date: Jul 30, 2012

Crafts from Peru are as diverse as the landscapes of this country; lush textile... More

LifeStyle Vietnam Trade Fair

With a group of European buyers, we have visited LifeStyle Vietnam trade fair t... More

date: May 02, 2012

With a group of European buyers, we have visited LifeStyle Vietnam trade fair t... More

From South Africa

Using Africa's rich source of natural materials and techniques, a new generatio... More

date: Mar 22, 2012

Using Africa's rich source of natural materials and techniques, a new generatio... More

From South Africa

Designers from South Africa prove handmade can be inventive and contemporary, b... More

date: Mar 22, 2012

Designers from South Africa prove handmade can be inventive and contemporary, b... More

From South Africa

Quirky, colourful and creative; the crafts at the Design Indaba expo often are ... More

date: Mar 22, 2012

Quirky, colourful and creative; the crafts at the Design Indaba expo often are ... More

LifeStyle Trade Fair Apr 18-21

Come and see inventive crafts, sustainable products and new designs Vietnamese ... More

date: Mar 19, 2012

Come and see inventive crafts, sustainable products and new designs Vietnamese ... More

Indonesian Techniques

Exploring workshops and showrooms, meeting craftsmen and entrepreneurs, Craftsc... More

date: Jan 11, 2012

Exploring workshops and showrooms, meeting craftsmen and entrepreneurs, Craftsc... More

For Exporters

Early December, a design workshop for Indonesian crafts businesses took place i... More

date: Jan 11, 2012

Early December, a design workshop for Indonesian crafts businesses took place i... More

8 tips and tricks for importers

As an importer, you always keep an eye out for new and exciting products and pr... More

date: Sep 29, 2011

As an importer, you always keep an eye out for new and exciting products and pr... More