KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

fabrics and colours and making ideas become a reality.”

Rachel’s currently selling her clothes at various markets – uMhlanga Farmers’ Market, Litchi Orchard, Sugar Market (Salt Rock) and others. Most of Rachel’s fabrics are imported from different parts of Africa, and her Kikoys – ethnic sarongs worn by men and women – are particularly popular. “A good design should be something different, yet easy to wear and also stand the test of time,” says Rachel.

A Love Of Colour

Many of us will have come upon Rachel and her unique clothing stalls at community markets north of Durban. Her passion for fabrics began as a child in a small village in Kenya. “I was a very shy, quiet little girl and felt I didn’t fit in at school. Then one day my uncle and aunt gave me a Cinderella dress and another outfit with blue with white stripes. I sneaked them into school in my schoolbag to show my classmates – and got their attention!

“From a shy, quiet girl I became a ‘mini celeb’,” she laughs. “From then on I have always loved playing with

“I have learnt in this business to be braver, to take risks. I am fortunate in that my customers and people I meet at the markets are supportive and encouraging. I see it as a beautiful journey together.” – Lee Currie

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Pictures: Marc Currie