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25.01.2022 Thank you Grace, my new African Recycled Glass Beads & Hearts, Lava & Batik Bone Beads have finally arrived.

25.01.2022 Its marvellous what some people can create with recycled items. This elephant was created using flip flops (Thongs here in Oz) which were washed up on the shores of Kenya

23.01.2022 Metal Buttons have now gone on to my Etsy shop. Check them out. Only shipping these to Australian customers unless otherwise requested. More styles available

23.01.2022 Now to be found on my Etsy shop - 3 new Textile Creative Packs - Blue Elephant, Red/Orange Lion & Red Giraffe. Get creative with African Batik Fabric Panels from South Africa, Recycled Ntaka Beads from Ghana, Hand Dyed Fabrics from Ghana & Tanzania

22.01.2022 City of Joy Face Masks together with matching storage pouches created by Erica of eastofafrica.com.au This Fabric Face Mask features the City of Joy Collection produced by Vlisco in the Netherlands. This heartfelt fabric collection support women in the DR Congo and symbolises the recovery of women from rape and trauma. The City of Joy in Bukavu, Eastern Congo, helps women overcome suffering and stigma, and to emerge as leaders, entrepreneurs and educators.

22.01.2022 I have had a lovely day at the Arts & Crafts Expo. Met some lovely people who were interested and brought some of my African fabrics, baskets, Ndebele dolls, Bone Beads etc. I am thinking that at the next Expo in September that I may have 2 stands so that I can display more items. Now I have to work on revamping my shop on this page so that the locals can see what I have to offer, whilst my Etsy shop will be for International buyers who like African beads etc.

22.01.2022 As well as African Textile and Beads I will be taking some Ndebele Handmade Dolls to the Arts & Crafts Expo in Atherton

21.01.2022 Handwoven Strip Cloth from Ghana.

21.01.2022 Kudindha Screenprint Fabric from Zimbabwe. These proved very popular at the last Expo so I have had to reorder more. Arrived and now ready to be cut into Fat Qtrs.

21.01.2022 New fabrics arrived recently - an African Wax Print, Tanzania Fabrics & a Nigerian Glitter Batik fabric

21.01.2022 New items have arrived. COVID has hit parts of Africa very hard so some of the artisans are unable to work and earn money to feed their families.

21.01.2022 New arrivals a few of which are going to be a birthday gift for a family member. Recycled Tusker beer bottles which have been turned into candles with a hand carved wooden top from Zanzibar. The candles scent is very tropical - Zanzibar Island Spice scent -think tropical fruits like papaya, mango, coconut and citrus mixed with the warmth of cinnamon, cardamon, vanilla and bergamot. Each candle comes with its own handmade African fabric bag. Masaii beaded necklaces handmade with small glass beads in traditional designs from Kenya Earrings -These earrings have been hand made using recycled cans by men in Kenya. Each one has been hand beaten and etched to create a matching pair, very lightweight

20.01.2022 Nomvula Crafts has always enjoyed going to these markets, hopefully next year they will happen again

20.01.2022 Painters Threads Gimp Cord from Tentakulum Germany - I now have some of this gimp in a small range of colours on my Etsy shop. Ideal for couching, stitching, jewellery making, embellishment. Stunning colours

20.01.2022 Two new packs of Recycled Glass Beads now on my Etsy shop. Ideal for jewellery making or using in other crafts. Handmade & Fair Trade from Ghana

19.01.2022 Today has been a very busy day. Worked as a Home Care Support Worker in my local community this morning, then for the rest of the day I have been uploading beads onto my Etsy shop and I have managed to upload a few items here onto my Facebook shop too. Here are some of the new beads that you will find on my Etsy shop

18.01.2022 Givemore Dizanuhupe is originally from Zimbabwe but was forced to leave his home there and fled to South Africa. He now creates these lovely pieces of art. I will have some of these for sale at the next local event that I go too.

18.01.2022 More products are now on my shop here on Facebook. A slow process as the internet at certain times of the day is very slow and frustrating! These products are showcasing what I will be taking to local events especially the next Arts & Crafts Expo which is due to be 15th November.

18.01.2022 This basket has been handmade by Hlezipho Mdluli in Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. Each of these traditional baskets are handmade using indigenous raw materials. The type of basket created varies from area to area depending on the raw materials available in the area and the use of the basket. Each basket can take up to one month to create and each one is unique. Materials commonly used include: Ilala Palm, and Ncebe (Bark of Wild Banana). All the colours are natural, obtained from boiling roots, leaves, berries and bark from the local flora. Designs used are symbolic.

17.01.2022 Barkcloth Beads, Handmade in Uganda by Mzuribeads, chunky, lightweight, with an interesting texture. These beautiful necklaces have been created using Barkcloth beads in Red, Black and Natural Brown together with other chunky beads by Julie here in Queensland, a regular customer of my Etsy shop.

16.01.2022 Mud Beads from the Ivory Coast now in stock on my Etsy shop. One pack of 10 Purple/Black/White, and one pack of Green/White. Handmade from local River Mud and then handpainted the traditional way

15.01.2022 Two new Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Fabrics from Ghana. Beautiful colours

15.01.2022 Here at Nomvula Crafts were busy working towards the upcoming Arts & Crafts Expo on 19th July. Here are a few new items arrived this week that I will be taking not just to sell, but also as part of the display showing African Arts & Crafts

14.01.2022 Two Bolga Baskets from Ghana, beautiful and handmade. These will be used to display fabrics and supplies at the up coming Expo. I managed to source these in Australia which is a relief with how International Shipping is at present

11.01.2022 Here are some of Givemores keychains that he creates too

11.01.2022 Thanks Yana from Neva Design for the mention. Those red earrings are absolutely gorgeous and the Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana are just perfect xx

11.01.2022 Some new items finally arrived from the UK today. As my order from South Africa is delayed due to the COVID lockdown I had to order these Incomparable Buttons through a supplier in England...Lions, African Elephants, Zebras, Guinea Fowl, Zebra Stripes. Handmade Ceramic Buttons ready to take to the Arts & Crafts Expo

08.01.2022 Arrived recently, a beautiful Nigerian Glitter Batik Fabric. Now to decide what to create?

07.01.2022 So fingers crossed the Arts & Crafts Expo should be back on - Sunday 19th July at The Merrilands Hall Atherton. Restricted numbers of 100 people at anyone time in the Hall, only 1 person at each stall, sanitising of hands upon entry to the hall, social distancing to be maintained at all times

07.01.2022 Kangas & Kikoys now available and will be taken to local events. If youre an International customer please message me for shipping details.

06.01.2022 Kudhindha fabric created in Zimbabwe. Luckily enough I sourced these two large vintage pieces for sale here in Queensland. Apparently brought 20 years ago but never used, just boxed and kept safe. You can see the block printing technique if you look closely at the fabric

06.01.2022 Having to sort out my haberdashery, so I have put some Shisha Mirror Trim/Braid onto my Etsy shop. I just havent had much time recently to be creative as my work supporting the elderly in my community has been rather hectic.

06.01.2022 Slowly working towards putting everything that will be going to the Local Arts & Crafts Expos onto this Facebook shop. If you see anything you like message me for more information. All African beads you will find on my Etsy shop

05.01.2022 Back in stock on my Etsy shop Handmade Ndebele Beaded Dolls, small, medium and large. I will also have some of these dolls available at local events

05.01.2022 So with the Arts & Crafts Expo in mind I have put together these African Creative Kits. Ideal for Slow Stitching, Quilting, Embroidery, Textile Art. BE CREATIVE, CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE

04.01.2022 More Fibres/Yarns arrived in different colours to take to the next Expo on the 15th November - Recycled Banana Yarn, Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon & Yarn

04.01.2022 On my Etsy shop you will find Handmade Fair Trade African Beads. You will also now find other Beads, Findings, Cords, Charms & Pendants - not African but be assured they all work well together. Here I have included some photos of the new beads to be found including some Glass Turtle Beads!

02.01.2022 Australia Post is struggling to deliver orders especially abroad to the USA, Canada etc. They are still not able to deliver to some countries. So please note if you order Internationally from my Etsy shop your order may be shipped by sea with Australia Post. Orders going through Los Angeles are being further delayed.