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Waxing lyrical … in Arnhem!

Waxing lyrical … in Arnhem!

For anyone else who’s just as mad about wax print as we are here at the South is Blooming, there’s an exhibition for us at the Museum of Modern Art in Arnhem: Six Yards Guaranteed Dutch Design. Look at all … Continue reading

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Umculo Friday: reflections from Biko jnr

Umculo Friday: reflections from Biko jnr

Last week 22 years ago Nelson Mandela was released from prison. What an amazing 22 years it’s been for South Africa. It feels like the blink of an eye. So much has been achieved, so much remains to change. Today … Continue reading

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How’s that loving feeling?

How’s that loving feeling?

Happy Valentine’s Day dear readers! I hope you’re all feeling the love in some shape or form. If not, we’ll show you some with free shipping on all our Valentiney products – like these beautiful double-sided enamel heart necklaces, handmade … Continue reading

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Umculo Friday: Tumi and the Volume

Umculo Friday: Tumi and the Volume

This is an act I should have covered ages ago, and several times: Tumi and the Volume. By now an institution in young South Africa. Intelligent, positive music. And they haven’t gone unnoticed – they’re playing at SXSW next month. … Continue reading

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So that’s where you went …

So that’s where you went …

As our products disperse over the world I’ve started to collect photos from their new owners, and decided to make them into a new photo series on our Facebook page. Check it out here. I love the photos! … and … Continue reading

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