Colour Africa
Now also stocking this beautifully illustrated colouring proverbs book. These proverbs are words of wisdom will teach children universal truths in an engaging and interactive way. Respect, compassion and teamwork are central themes.
The book consists of 10 proverbs gathered from 11 African countries and 10 languages. Each of the 10 proverbs appears in its original language, with an English translation and a picture. The lively hand-drawn letters are a great way to learn more about the shape of letters.
The adventure game in the middle of the book uses the themes of the proverbs in a fun way and gives adults and children a great opportunity to play and learn together. The book is aimed at children 4-8 years old.
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Welcome on Board!
Bonsela is now stocking The South African Alphabet Book – illustrated by Alex Latimer. A quirky and fun children’s / gift book with illustrations of South African elements – animals, people, products, plants.
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Sindiso Khumalo – A rising star
Sindiso Khumalo was finalist in last year’s Elle Rising Star Design Award and has now launched her first womenswear collection. The brand has a strong focus on contemporary textile print design, which combines bold African graphics with a sophisticated minimalist construction. I love the colour
combinations and patterns!
Surprisingly Beautiful
Designs made out of trash shows us ones creativity but also how much potential our rubbish has. We are polluting our environment day by day and hopefully everyone is making a contribution to reduce the outcome, so why not make a difference with such beautiful design items.
Pendant lamps by Heath Nash made out of plastic milk bottles:
Discarded wooden beams and leftover blankets by Studio Jo Meesters: