Custom designed embroidered cloth by Ephas Mathebula and Sylvia Khubayi
This beautiful Kaross cloth was designed by Ephas Mathebula and hand-embroidered by Sylvia Khubayi.
Titled "The Lion Hunt", this 1 x 1.8m artwork reflects Ephas' strong faith and love for God. Ephas is 30 years old and has been living in Mamitwa Village near Kaross all his life. He is the father of Brendon (7), and his wife is expecting their second child, Emmanuel. Besides his love for drawing, Ephas loves his calling as a preacher at the Body of Christ church in Mamitwa.
France meets Africa in a love for handmade embroidery art
French blogger on couture and textile arts, Sophie Malet, has featured Kaross' handmade embroidery art in a recent post. We love that she journeyed on a 'virtual trip' to Africa, showcasing the story of Kaross amongst other unique embroidered works of art - all rooted in a love for the splendour and colour of this amazing place that is South Africa.
It takes a village to make a difference…
In Africa there is a belief that ‘I am because we are’ as opposed to the more narcissistic Western attitude of ‘We are because I am’ – This deeply ingrained sense of community, putting the ‘WE’ before the ‘I’ is a powerful tool that empowers in ways few people can appreciate.