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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

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

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

Embellished Textiles - 4 Highlights

‘There is future in folklore’ Lidewij Edelkoort states at the start of her tren... More

date: Feb 15, 2019

‘There is future in folklore’ Lidewij Edelkoort states at the start of her tren... 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

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

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

In South Africa

Small and medium businesses, from small workshops to design studios to medium s... More

date: May 08, 2015

Small and medium businesses, from small workshops to design studios to medium s... 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

7 clichés about crafts unraveled

'Handmade is hip and happening' the magazine covers are screaming. Being a admi... More

date: Mar 19, 2013

'Handmade is hip and happening' the magazine covers are screaming. Being a admi... 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

Carpet of Life

A story on how Craftscurator ended up destroying her creations and shipping the... More

date: Sep 27, 2012

A story on how Craftscurator ended up destroying her creations and shipping the... 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