Swazi's International arts and music festival

Quazi is busy preparing for the annual Bushfire Festival, the highlight of the local music and arts entertainamnet, taking place at House On Fire 27th and 28th of May 2011. We will be selling our jewellery at the craft market and will also be taking part in an innovative 'Mixing the Point' handmade showcase on the runway on Saturday night. Last year we had an African shack painted in bright colours, made from scrap wood and old tin. Hope to see you all there!

Bridge for Africa

BRIDGE is committed to Building Resources to Inspire Dignity, Growth, and Empowerment (BRIDGE) through trade and have become a well-established and respected provider of fine contemporary crafts to the American market. Quazi Design have been working with BRIDGE since 2009 when Quazi Design was fortunate enough to be invited to The Vital Voices Artisan Program which took place in Nairobi, Kenya.

In partnership with Bridge, Vital Voices select artisans’ products to wholesalers at various trade shows in the US and The Vital Voices Artisan Program organizes intensive week-long workshops where participants are provided with expert training which includes modules on : Product design and development, Packaging and Packing for Export, Intellectual property rights, Branding and marketing, Export and international trade issues, Costing and Pricing for Export, Distribution in the United States, Europe or other countries throughout the Hemisphere.

We would like to thank BRIDGE for believing in us and assisting us. Our new collection of Stitched paper bowls were recently displayed at their stand at a Trade Show.

If you are in the Netherlands...

Baie Goed have just opened their new shop in Maastricht, specialising in handmade products from South Africa and stocking Quazi Design from Swaziland.

Fair Trade in Australia

We are very pleased to be working with Emily at The Fair Trade Store in Australia. As a lover of design, a mum, and the desire to support talented artisans around the globe who are not graced with opportunity, she launched her website, The Fair Trade Store, in December 2010. Her search for unique and contemporary adornments for the home and person has led her to find some of the most amazing products to offer in her store, that have been made using fair trade practices.
On Sunday May 22nd at the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne The Fair Trade Store will be at the Victorian Fair Trade Festival. They will be there with a spectacular range of products, including a brand new jewellery line made from up-cycled waste magazines from Quazi Design!

From the beginning...

We would like to introduce you to Sibongile Maseko, the first woman of Quazi Design. She is now the production manager and trains all the other woman producers, plus being in charge of orders, quality, and packing. We would like to thank Sibongile for all her hard work, she is the foundation of Quazi Design. With her salary she supports 9 dependents at her home stead, is training to be a preacher and still finds time to teach English in her community. She is truly inspirational.

Adore, Reflect, Sustain

Doron was interviewed by Emma Waight for her website on eco, ethical products from all over the world.

Have a look at Emma Waight website for full interview.