Celebrating Local Cape Town Brands in the Blue Magazine Winter Edition
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As the saying goes, "Local is lekker!" Cape Town is home to some of the most innovative and creative brands in South Africa. In our latest BLUE Magazine Winter Edition, we celebrate these Cape Town-based brands that embody the spirit of local craftsmanship and design.
In our "Made in Cape Town" feature, we caught up with some of our favourite brands to see how their stories started. And here's what we found:
Katarina Macpherson & CHOMMIES
Your business in a nutshell: "CHOMMIES is a dog-turned-lifestyle brand inspired by a life lived with dogs at the tip of Africa. For dogs, we make high-quality, eye-catching accessories: leashes that promise long walks, harnesses for the more curious, and collars to show they belong. For people, we make colour-soaked casual wear and novelties so that every day can feel like a holiday. All of our collections are handcrafted in our Cape Town studio."
Marioara De Le Tara & Perfumer
Your business in a nutshell: "We are artisans for life, in harmony with nature. Together with collaborator artists and our own artisans, we create clean, honest products that promote the South African contemporary craft. Everything we sell, we make ourselves in our own ateliers at 29 Pepper Street.
Phillip Kramer & KRAMER
Your business in a nutshell: "Kramer is all about making fun, sophisticated yet approachable design objects and furniture - I want to make things that people will actually feel comfortable using and not just stare at. There are both products and custom solutions; we give clients a lot of individual attention and guidance, and there's also an unusual variety of items that we design and produce - lighting, tables, loudspeakers - all made with a lot of attention to detail and functionality."
Katherine Pichulik & Pichulik
Your business in a nutshell: "PICHULIK is an ethical jewellery atelier based in the Mother City. Rooted in Africa and inspired by ancient traditions and mythology. PICHULIK uses the language of African artistry and ornamentation to create sculptural accessories that celebrate empowering feminine narratives.
Each piece is a talisman, handcrafted from re-imagined rope, combined with cast-brass elements, precious stones, and unexpected organic materials to create distinctive and unique forms. At PICHULIK we embrace the ancient language of ornamentation and artisanal craft to celebrate Africa and pursue a curiosity for the natural, spiritual, and creative world. Jewellery design is our unique way of exploring and articulating this wonder.
Discover more about these Cape Town brands and other local artisans in our full feature. Click here to explore the vibrant world of Cape Town's creative industry.
Author: Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl
