I fell head-over-heels-stomach-in-knots in love when I found these beaded animals on Safari Fusion www.safarifusion.com.au. I think these abstract interpretations of Africa’s wildlife are fascinating and absolutely charming. The animals were handmade in South Africa, with beadwork the domain of many women within the Xhosa, Zulu, Ndebele and Soho tribal communities. Passed on from mother to daughter, the craft is thriving and forever evolving. And what’s more, by purchasing handcrafted products from these communities, many African artisans are provided with a living.

Safari Fusion is an online store that is home to a mind-blowing collection of handmade contemporary design pieces from all over Africa. Creator and owner, Kellie (more…)