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Very Warm and Soft: Rosecraft's 2011 Collection
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| Fleted kid mohair scarf |
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| Knitted shawl-brushed mohair |
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| Net loop scarf, brushed mohair |
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| Net shawl brushed mohair |
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| Woven cotton scarf |
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| Woven kid mohair scarf |
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| Woven silk scarf |
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| Woven bamboo shawl @all images by Lisa King |
Rosecraft: A Family Legacy and a Love Story about Africa
What started as a small workshop in 1974 is nowadays a thriving business that sells products locally and internationally. We are constantly working on the design of our products and the skills of our Artisans to keep ahead of the world trends.
Through a combination of contemporary design and traditional methods, Rosecraft creates luxurious accessories that boast the vibrant colours of Africa. Our designs have an African soul but are inspired by international trends: the results are distinctive creations for individuals who appreciate the uniqueness of handmade pieces. All our pieces are handmade from pure natural fibres of mohair, organically grown cotton, bamboo, wool and silk. We are constantly searching for new organic materials to keep our range innovative and eco-friendly. What started as a small workshop is nowadays a thriving business that sells it’s products locally and internationally and employs over 40 rural women, empowering them through skills training and fair wage that allows them to provide for their families.
Rosecraft Collection 2011 : Modern serenity with a Swazi Spirit
Marcella Echavarria (ME):What was your inspiration for this collection
Mollie Lanir (ML): You were my inspiration! Inspired by international trends, using traditional techniques
ME: What materials are you using? Why did you choose them?
What about colors?
ML: Using pure natural fibres of Mohair, Silk, Wool, Organic Cotton and Bamboo in pure light neutral colors
ML: We are currently employing over 35 Rural women, empowering
them through skills training and a fair wage.
ME. Please tell us about the process
ML: Our knitting, crocheting and spinning artisans are home based,
while at our workshop we have highly skilled weavers and ladies
finishing off our pieces.
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| @all images by Lisa King |
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