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editor’s comment Industry Girls Network was pleased to host their second annual IGN Design Indaba in Parklands on the 14th and 15th of July this year. The Design Indaba was a great opportunity for Zimbabwean designers to exhibit their works and to network with other people in the industry. Apart from showcasing some of Zimbabwe’s best crafts and designs, the Design Indaba was also a lovely family day with music, and food on sale for guests. This year’s event was organized by the IGN committee comprising Lee Sanderson (Burnt Earth Designs), Laura Tofts (Artisan Design), Natalie Fisher and Karen Nyenga (Fine & Country). Thanks also to Rooney’s Hire Services for providing stands. Founded in 2014 by Holly Hudson (Holly Hudson Furniture and Design), Lee Sanderson and Laura Tofts, the Industry Girls Network exists to provide a support network for women in the design industry as it is a male-dominated field. The founders of IGN believe that Zimbabwean companies can provide world class services at better rates than international firms with the added benefit of personalized services. When the three women met to discuss their different projects, they had no idea IGN would be formed but now the network has been thriving for four years and boasts a membership of 200 people. This year’s Design Indaba had an excellent turnout and companies with outstanding exhibits included Copperwares, Collaborative Crafts Projects and Burnt Earth Designs. Additionally, members who exhibited at this year’s Design Indaba stand the chance to participate in the Sign exhibit at Zambia’s Arts and Crafts Design Show (ZADS), to be held in Lusaka in November this year. What are the exciting services offered by Zimbabwe’s finest furnishers, contractors and artisans? Read on and find out more. Further information about the Industry Girls Network can be found at http://ign.co.zw/

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Industry Girls Network HOLD THEIR SECOND STUPENDOUS DESIGN INDABA

HE second IGN Design Indaba was held on 14th and 15th July at Parklands in Borrowdale following up on the success of the first ever event last year. It was a great day out for the whole family with coffee supplied by Zimbabwe Barista, bar service provided by The Horsebox from their mobile stall, amongst other service providers and a variety of delicious food and snacks ranging from pizzas to chips to ice cream, burgers from The Burger Boys, fine food from Antonio’s and great grilled chicken from Alechi Restaurant. Rooney’s Hire Services supplied all the individual exhibition stands and also created an elegant entrance foyer showing off their latest design and decor options, while Sign Creations did the exhibitors banners.

to “share ideals, exchange ideas, network and form strategic alliances for the benefit of all”. They also felt that the construction and manufacturing industries are often largely male dominated and that women are frequently sidelined or not really considered seriously as major contributors, whether as architects, designers, builders, landscapers, furniture manufacturers or in other related fields. The initial concept for IGN came about when, after a particularly hard and demanding work week, three women in local creative industries got together to wind down and share their problems over a few glasses of wine. After much commiseration and discussion the idea for the Industry Girls Network (IGN) was conceived. This was back in 2014 and the IGN network has continued to thrive. Their first ever Design Indaba was held at Parklands in Borrowdale on the 15th and 16th of July 2017. The second Design Indaba proved to be every bit as good as the first and shows IGN’s commitment to promoting and supporting local women in business.

The Design Indaba was an extraordinary opportunity for exhibitors – mostly members of IGN - to get their work seen and to meet other like-minded creative people. For the public it was an opportunity to see the best products and services that Zimbabwe has to offer. IGN are of the opinion that many people think that Zimbabwean products and service providers are not as good as their South African or international counterparts and they set out to prove that Zimbabwe can offer world class services and products, often at better prices and with more personalised attention.

Their current membership figures are around 200, although the numbers are fairly fluid as some women leave the workforce or move on to new jobs and new members are added. Members are required to fill the following criteria; they must be female (obviously) and over 18 years old, and they must be the owner or partner of a recognized professional company, or hold a senior executive decision making position. Members’ applications are carefully vetted and considered so a referral from a current IGN member is a good recommendation. Membership is free and membership application forms are available on their website or from secretary@ign.co.zw.

Holly Hudson (Holly Hudson Furniture and Design), Lee Sanderson (Burnt Earth Designs) and Laura Tofts (Artisan Trading) were the founding members of IGN, representing women in different creative industries. They felt that women in industry, particularly in the fields of design, construction and manufacturing, needed a dynamic and supportive network

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There are several ways that women in industry benefit from becoming a member:1. IGN holds regular meetings every 6 to 8 weeks where members can network with other women in similar industries and they hold an indaba – the word means an important conference or gathering - to discuss significant relevant issues. They discuss their respective problems or difficulties in their fields and seek to find solutions together, while promoting and supporting each other. They can hear talks by professional women on a number of different topics and they can listen to motivational speakers for inspiration. Themes for the Indabas have included access to business financing, marketing and branding, human resources and advice about entrepreneurship from established business women. They also enjoy good food and catering while mingling in a relaxed atmosphere. Indabas are held at the Burnt Earth showroom 50 Edinburgh Road in Borrowdale, usually on Friday afternoons. Most of the members are working mothers so the time is slotted in between the school run and preparing supper. 2. Members who exhibited at this year’s Design Indaba will also be given the chance to collaborate on the wholly Zimbabwean IGN stand at Zambia’s Arts and Crafts Design Show (ZADS), to be held in Lusaka in November later this year. ZADS is a well established event that’s attended by people from across the region. It’s a great way to for members to get regional and international exposure for their products and services. 3. IGN also offers members the chance to reach out to a targeted audience through adverts on their Facebook page and sent out to their extensive database. The advertising rates are extremely competitive and you can be assured that you’ll be reaching out to the right market. Contact secretary@igm.co.zw for more information. 4. In their programme to support and develop women in industry IGN are offering to assist women who can’t afford college or university to further their studies. They are offering a one year placement for the right applicant to spend a month at each of 12 of their most prestigious member companies to learn more about the trade and help them make the right career decisions. This year the Design Indaba was co-ordinated by four members of the IGN Committee – Lee Sanderson (Burnt Earth Designs – tiles, ceramics and mosaics), Laura Tofts (Artisan Trading – paints and accessories and Cemcrete), Natalie Fisher and Karen Nyenga (Fine and Country Zimbabwe – real estate). Exhibitors who received special mention for their outstanding displays were Copperwares, Collaborative Arts and Burnt Earth.

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COLOUR FACTS

CHOOSING A WALL COLOUR

Paint Effects

Colour can indeed influence a person, however, it is important to remember that these effects differ between people. Factors such as gender, age and culture can influence how an individual perceives colour. For example, males reported that red coloured outfits made women seem more attractive, while women answered that the colour of a male’s outfit did not affect his attractiveness.

There’s a lot you can do with paint so there’s no need to do the walls all in the same color. Think outside the box and be creative!!! Try some different paint effects and patterns on a feature wall. You can use different colors on the same wall or for a subtle effect you can use different paint finishes. For example, painting a wall with Cashmere which gives matt finish and then stenciling a diamond design with a glossy paint. The effect is subtle yet elegant.

Choosing a color is not easy but then again it’s not as hard as you think! What is important is to find that one shade that will create the desired mood and make you happy. If you really don’t have any idea about what color to paint, try pulling a color out of a piece of art or area rug that is in the room. It’s a sure way to find a complimentary color. Go into a paint store or hardware and look for several paint colour chips and see how they look in the room. Hold them up to the furniture, floors, artwork, cabinets, and anything else that’s already in the room. Try to narrow it down to three or four choices. You can also get the Plascon tester 250ml pots in your chosen colour and paint a large square on the wall to see how it looks on the wall. Watch how the color changes as the intensity of light in the room changes or if its outside, how the sun moves across the sky.

Choose a Finish Once you’ve chosen a paint color and design, you’ll need to decide on a finish. Matt: This is a type of paint finish that does not reflect light and is not shiny. (Products: Interior-Plascon Cashmere and ExteriorPlascon Wall and All, Micatex) Satin: This type of paint has a satin to a shimmer finish and is very easy to clean (Products Plascon Double Velvet, Astra Superwashable satin). Gloss: Quite shiny and are recommended for trims and also hold up very well to cleaning. IGN 2018

11 Interesting Facts: Yellow is the lightest and brightest colour on the Basic Colour Wheel and in the full spectrum of light. Even some blind people can detect yellow. The meanings of yellow can be very contradictory. Yellow is one of those colours that you either love or hate. For some, yellow gives them a happy, uplifting feeling. For others, yellow gives them a headache, quite literally especially the more intense hues. Negative Symbolism: Cowardice, Deceit, Betrayal, Jealousy, Illness

Interesting Facts: Violet / Purple is the hardest colour for the eye to discriminate. That’s because it has the shortest wavelength in the light spectrum. The next shortest wavelength is Ultraviolet which is invisible to the naked eye. Purple is a regal color which can denote nobility, dignity and luxury. Deep purple or plum is a wonderful color to have in a guest room to make your visitors feel like they are getting the “royal treatment.” Negative Symbolism: Conceit, Pomposity, Arrogance, Instability, Indulgence, Immaturity, SelfInvolvement, Entitlement

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PLASCON (ASTRA PAINTS) 14 Burnley Road, Workington

As the largest paint and protective coatings manufacturer in the nation, Plascon (Astra Paints) pride themselves on being the only local paint manufacturer whose product comes with a 15 year guarantee for interior paint projects and a 12 year guarantee for outdoor paint jobs. As they say at Plascon, “there is no substitute for quality!”

Satin Varnishes Furniture coats Automotive Coats Industrial coats Plascon also offers project assistance services for customers who aren’t too confident when it comes to picking the right paint, whether their project is domestic or industrial.

Plascon is the leading paint supplier for decorative, automotive and wood finishings. They have manufacturing plants in both Harare and Bulawayo. In addition, Plascon products have competitive prices with the added benefit of high quality.

Plascon produces different types of paint for kitchens, bathrooms; walls and ceilings because they understand that paint are not just about colour but also about function. Plascon has a wide range of retailers but their main office is in Workington.

Plascon’s product portfolio includes: Enamels Acrylic paint

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CAESARSTONE (International Slab Sales, Africa) Loreley Crescent Corner of Loreley Close, Msasa.

Caesarstone has been creating durable quartz surfaces since 1987 and International Slab Sales are the wholesale suppliers of Caesarstone quartz products in Zimbabwe. Since quartz surfaces are highly adaptable, complementing any design scheme customers can imagine, Caesarstone is the perfect finish for commercial and institutional buildings.

cladding and panelling. Caesarstone comes in a wide range of colour schemes and textures. Most importantly, their products come with a long warranty so customers can be assured of the product’s quality. The International Slab Sales team is dedicated to keeping abreast of international trends. The current trend in quartz finishes is an industrial concrete style. Caesarstone products can be used for decor throughout the entire home. Although they do not design themselves, the team at ISS work hand in hand with local designers and are happy to introduce customers to experienced fabricators.

Quartz is one of nature’s hardest materials and, with up to 93 % of quartz in its composition, Caesarstone can be used to add durable surfaces to any interior. Although Caesarstones’ range of products is mainly used for kitchen countertops, quartz surfaces are also appropriate for bathrooms, vanities, wall

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BURNT EARTH 50 Edinburgh Road, Borrowdale, Harare

Founded by Colleen Meyburgh in 1998, Burnt Earth Designs plans, manufactures and supplies high quality tiles and ceramics. In 2015, Lee Sanderson took on the role of Director at Burnt Earth and has since applied her unique approach to business and creativity to broaden Burnt Earth Designs’ client base. Burnt Earth designs can be found along Edinburgh Road in Borrowdale where their catalogue of tiles, ceramics and beautiful mosaics is made. Burnt Earth Designs can guarantee durable products of premium quality as each tile is hand made with careful attention to detail. Because the tiles are handmade, no two tiles are identical; each has its own quirks and character. Individual tiles are fired to earthenware temperatures making them suitable for use both in flooring and on wall instalments. In addition, Burnt Earth Design’s tiles are made sustainably from clay which is found abundantly in Zimbabwe. Burnt Earth offers an unlimited range of styles from plain glazed tiles to decorative masterpieces with bright hues. Each variety reflects the many influences that the team at Burnt Earth draws from. Burnt Earth Designs is also a proudly Zimbabwean company – apart from the glaze which is sourced regionally, all materials used are local. The mainstay of Burnt Earth Design’s offerings is the rustic mosaic designs installed by the company. No design is the same as any other as each mosaic is designed specifically for each customer and they often create designs that are carried thematically through entire homes or work spaces. Burnt Earth tiles can be installed in bathrooms, kitchen or on pillars with bright colour schemes that include; Vumba Blues & Greens, Khami Red (inspired by the Khami ruins) whilst subdued designs are available in Doma Terracotta and Lowveld Browns. Burnt Earth designs have recently installed a beautiful Mozambique Mural for Fastjet. Another picturesque design is a Strelitzia inspired garden bench. The team at Burnt Earth Designs also believe in sharing knowledge and, as such, invite people to Pottery Paintings for Father’s Day and also conduct Pottery classes.

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COPPERWARES Factory Shop: Joina City Shop U08, Jason Moyo Entrance, CBD, Harare Showroom: 24 Neill Avenue, Msasa, Harare

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Drawing on decades of experience from its inception in 1960, Copperwares produces an extensive range of silver plated and solid copper hollowware and copper plaques which are sold under the Windsor Silverware, Royal African Collection, Hannon’s and the Gastone brand names.

wildlife and scenery and each piece has the signature “burst of sunrays” radiating from the centre of the copper background, an effect achieved by copper artisans, using copper powder and bitumen to create a true to life 3D effect. Wildlife and village scenes are individually moulded and hand painted by local artists. Each piece is completed by adding a hand crafted pine wood frame to the artwork. Only pure copper is used, resulting in a long lasting product.

Since they acquired the company in 2000, husband and wife team Bruce and Nicola Johnson have made it their mission to use everyday objects to enrich lives, Under their direction, exciting new contemporary designs and an African identity including teak wood, original stone carving and hand-blown glass have been introduced into some of the collections, supplying customers in the SADC region and as far afield as the UK.

The Royal African collection of plate silverware underscores Zimbabwe’s greatest pride – The Big Five. The range includes engravings of the buffalo, the rhino, the elephant, the lion and the leopard. The Royal African collection also spotlights, chameleons, kudu, sable, crocodiles, guinea fowl, hyenas, hippo, pangolins and wildebeest, animals that reflect the mystery and majesty of our great continent.

With the Royal Sable Copperware collection, Copperwares aims to make everyday products that are beautiful and enriching. Their range of copper hollowware products combines the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic design to recreate the warmth of the African sun. The use of copperware in the home is drawn from the old European tradition of making products that stand the test of time. Today, Coppewares includes naturally occurring materials in the Sable Collection to create an aesthetic of luxury and refinement.

Copperwares’ woodwork department uses a wide range of wood products from the Eastern Highlands to frame pictures and create their range of jewellery boxes. And lastly, the Hannons Range is the exclusive catalogue tailor made for the executive clientele. Copperwares produce corporate gifts, customized products, engraving, hotel ware and special awards.

The Gastone range of original copper artwork highlights African

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DESIGNUP AFRICA 11 Williams Way, Msasa Park, Harare

Located in Msasa, Design Up Africa has worked with a wide range of clients, including commercial, retail, corporate, leisure and domestic. The team at Design Up has designs, manufactured and installed more than 8000m2 of floor space. Using the latest 3D technology, the Design Up Africa team, led by Scott Smith, conceives and creates the best fit concepts for any space they are given, transforming their client’s intentions into unique works of art. Some of their main installations include aluminium doors, windows, chandeliers, flooring and bulkheads. Design Up works with some cutting edge materials and at the 2018 IGN Indaba, they showcased some of their flooring solutions including vinyl (plastic based) and laminates (wood based).

HILTI ZIMBABWE 1 Williams Way Msasa Park, Harare

Hilti’s range of products includes:

For customers interested in safe, simple and efficient construction work, Hilti Zimbabwe is the right place to go. Hilti develops innovative power tools and systems that provide the construction and energy sectors with a real return on investment.

Powder-actuated fastening Drilling & demolition Diamond coring & cutting Measuring – construction lasers & sensors Firestop – passive fire resistance, screw fastening, Adhesive & mechanical anchoring, Strut & hanger systems.

Founded in Liechtenstein in1941 by engineer, Martin Hilti and his brother Eugen Hilti, the company has expanded extensively over the decades and become a global concern. Hilti started operating in Zimbabwe under Design Up, to provide Zimbabwean contractors with the innovative power tools necessary for modern day construction. Hilti has been operating in Zimbabwe for the past three years

Yet Hilti is not just about construction. The multinational engineering company also prides itself in developing mutually beneficial relationships with their partners and suppliers, and embracing their responsibility towards society and environment. The Hilti business ethos values sustainability thus securing their freedom of action.

Hilti provides cutting-edge technology to the global construction industry. Hilti products, systems and services offer the construction professional innovative solutions with outstanding added value.

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SET IN STONE 11 Faber Road, Bluffhill, Harare

Set in Stone is a family run business that specialises in stone décor for clients who want to transform their outdoor areas into “beautiful havens of tranquillity. The team at Set in Stone provides top rate services at an affordable price and their area of expertise lies in using Iconic, Natural Stone and Precast Concrete paving products to give outdoor areas a beautiful facelift. Applications for their products include: Driveways, Pathways, Swimming pools and Walls To this end, Set in Stone supplies the full range of products needed for any stone décor requirements: air vents, cobblestones, flagstones, landscaping circles, pavers, retaining blocks, pool copings, window sills, wall cappings, stepping stones, stone cladding and tiles. Any prospective customers interested in receiving excellent product and great service from a friendly and experienced company should visit Set in Stone at their base in Bluffhill.

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TANAM CONSTRUCTION Offices: 6th Floor Batanai Gardens, Cnr. First Street & Jason Moyo Ave. Show Room: Sunway City, Harare.

As one of the nation’s premier contractors Tanam Construction strives for excellence and quality in every building and renovation project regardless of size, budget of time. Tanam Construction’s product portfolio includes: Tiling, Ceiling, Roofing, Brickwork, Plumbing and Cabinetry. Prospective customers can visit their showroom at Sunway City to view the company’s solutions. In addition, Tanam now leverages 3D interior design imaging to help their customers to visualize their finished product before renovations begin. This strategy is beneficial for both the contractors and customers as evidenced by the number of repeat customers that Tanam construction has served over the years. Tanam Construction has extensive experience in all aspects of construction as they have served a wide range of customers including private homes, restaurants and healthcare facilities. This means they are able to meet any customer’s requirements be they regulatory or client based. The Tanam Construction management system places a high value on quality control and regulation. As such, each project is executed to the highest of standards

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BLINDS & DESIGNS Shop number 5, Ballantyne Park Shopping Centre, Wellburn Road Harare

Blinds & Designs are specialist suppliers of in residential, commercial and industrial automated blinds, curtains and accessories and have been in the industry for eight years. Their products are of the highest quality and standard, manufacture and imported from South Africa. Each installation is designed to cater specifically to a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Blinds & Designs range of products includes wave curtains and motorised wave curtains but apart from the actual blinds and curtains, Blinds & Designs supplies all the curtaining hardware necessary to conduct installations such as rods and rebates. Curtains & Blinds is also a purveyor of upholstery, mosquito nets, furniture and gifts. Their products are

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invariably made using designer fabric and they even stock outdoor fabrics for clients with special needs. Blinds & Designsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; furniture range is made from durable materials such as oak, mukwa, jacaranda and teak and comes in interesting colour palettes from bright palettes to soothing neutrals. Thus, the final product is not only long lasting but also pleasing to the eye. For bedrooms, Blinds & Curtains sell charming Hertex blanket boxes and throws. Blinds & Designsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clientele ranges from home owners to hoteliers. They often collaborate with local visual artists and interior designers to decorate excellent spaces.

SASSAFRAS Shop 56 Sam Levy Village, Borrowdale; 1 Hurworth Road, Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe ( Queen of Hearts Complex)

Sassafras is the supplier of quality bath and body products and luxury products that make for special gifts. They stock 100% percale fabrics for luxurious bed linen décor products and so much more! Their range of products includes: Flowers including: hydrangeas and orchids Designed flower pots, Tea light holders Gift bags and ribbons, Scarves Eclectic doorknobs, Journals , Tropical throws Seasonal gifts, Quote bags, Consol jugs Sweet oil burners, Potted plants, Diffusers , Wall clocks For thoughtful gifts for loved ones or small knick knacks that turn any house into home, visit Sassafras outlets in Borrowdale or Highlands.

HIVU NURSERY 19 Jason Moyo Avenue, Mutare

Nestled in the mountains of Vumba, Hivu Cottages are a great place to go on holiday. Also located on the premises is Hivu Nursery also known as Murambi Gardens where a wide range of plants are grown.

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The plant products offered by Hivu include:

Because they have the benefit of the Eastern Highlands climate and rich soil environment, the plants at Hivu Nursery grow well. Hivu Nursery also supplies garden accessories such as pebbles, hanging baskets and flower pots; which are all building blocks for a picturesque garden.

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Seedlings Fruit Trees Roses Herbs

Ferns and Tree Ferns Shrubs Ground covers Palms Cacti and Orchids

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INTERIORS Unit 3, 51 Stevens Drive, Msasa, Harare

Apart from inspiring would be clients with their design concept showroom, Elite Interiors manufactures custom furniture and curtains to suit their client’s unique needs and preferences. Elite Interiors offers a wide range of styles and colours of materials. Their motto: You dream it, we create it, you live it. In addition to their range of bespoke furniture, customers can have designs tweaked for accessibility or aesthetic reasons. Elite Interiors’ fabric catalogue is extensive both in style and colour. Elite Interiors customers can even specify the type of studs and wood finish they require for their furniture, given the fact that Elite boasts a skilled team of talented carpenters, machinists, upholsterers and ironmongers. Elite Interiors’ furniture catalogue includes furniture suitable for all rooms in a home including living room, dining room and bedroom suites. In addition, they also create soft furnishings. Apart from making their own products, Elite Interiors are retailers for international fabric brands such as Hertex. While accessories they stock include curtains, blinds and cushions; Elite Interiors also create conceptual art pieces that can make any room look stunning. Elite Interiors founder, Nikki de Wet has a decidedly “love local” ethos: employing Zimbabweans to create durable products for Zimbabweans. Elite Interiors also offers Interior Design services for both residential and commercial projects.

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PRESTIGE LEATHERS Old CSC Complex along Josiah Chinamano Road, Belmont, Bulawayo

At their Bulawayo based tannery, the team at Prestige Leathers make it a point to work closely with their clients in order to in order to fulfil their expectations and requirements at the right place and time. Headed by a dynamic team including, Rose Khupe, Carlos Moreira and Bryan Wilson, Prestige Leathers pride themselves on delivering the best product.

Prestige Leathers strives to ensure compliance to all local government and client requirements regarding environmental and safety issues through their day to day operations. In this regard, Prestige Leathers is committed to banning the use of restricted substances as they are updated in the annual Restricted Substance List. In this way, they have been able to prevent pollution and improve on the environment management. Their focus on producing vegetable tanned leathers is a part of this commitment.

Prestige Leathers is constantly developing new leathers and greener ways of tanning them. Their range of products include: Goat Nappa, Cow Nappa, Nguni hides and forest leather. They strive to produce affordable leather without cutting corners on quality or harming the environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perfection is what we strive to achieve, in both the design and production stage,â&#x20AC;? their website says.

In 2017, Prestige Leathers showcased their products and services at the Zambia International Trade Fair. Prestige Leathers Bulawayo, were extremely honored to receive the 2nd Prize in the International category

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 13 Williams Way, Msasa Harare, Zimbabwe

Home Improvements has been a leading granite fabricator for over twelve years. Their creations are both beautiful and practical and can be described as being sleek and stunning. However, Home Improvementsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services extend beyond stone working. Over the years, their product range has expanded to include cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms. In addition, Home Improvements designs and installs custom made designer Caesarstone sinks. Their products are of the highest quality and clients can choose from a wide range of both local and imported granite brands. Consultants from Home Improvements also create 3D computerised designs for clients who want to conceptualise their kitchen designs. Prospective clients can find Home Improvements along Williams Way in Msasa. Home Improvements provides customer quotations free of charge.

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ARTISAN Bay 2, St James Building, Borgward Road, Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe

Paint guru, Laura Tofts of Artisan believes that paint is more than a splash of colour. As such, Artisan provides specialist coatings tailored to provide solutions to their clientele’s special needs. Artisan is the dynamic business that exclusively distributes Medal, Cemcrete, Design Syndicate, Artisan & Hamiltons paints and brushware throughout Zimbabwe. Apart from exclusive paint brands, Artisan also has a mass market Safari Gloss range that comes in a wide variety of colours and is affordable for customers across all walks of life. The wide range of colours available in the Safari Gloss range can be observed on Artisan’s mascot zebra, Laura Tofts’ portable showpiece. Artisan have managed to leverage the innovative NCS technology to ensure there are no deviations in their colour designs. The Natural Colour System®© is a logical colour system that quantifies hues in terms of specific colour percepts. This reduces the human error inherent in colour perceptions and allows customers, suppliers and designers to collaborate on paint projects with the greatest synergy. Laura Tofts also offers NCS training courses for interested architects and designers.

ZATA DRIFTWOOD Domboshava

Collins and Joe Zata of Zata Driftwood put the “U” in up cycling by creating inspired furniture, artwork and knick knacks using found wood. Their artistic pieces include birdhouses, bird feeders, water fountains, garden planters, home décor pieces and bee catchers whilst their robust furniture line includes tables, benches, stools and chairs. Each of their unique pieces takes between a week and two weeks to create. Finished furniture or art pieces are either sealed by wax to give a “natural” look or glossed with varnish, according to individual customer’s tastes The Zata’s were happy to attend the IGN Indaba as it gave them exposure to potential buyers.

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KITCHEN KRAZY 20 Stratford Drive, Greystone Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

Is it possible to provide quality home improvement services without charging an arm and a leg? This is the question that led Brian Samkange and Paul Hundermark to form Kitchen Krazy in 2012. However, Kitchen Krazy’s vision is not limited to creating kitchen fittings only. This Harare based company also conducts installations for bars, balustrades, bathrooms and offices. Fittings installed by Kitchen Krazy are both durable and affordable and they are happy to help meet customers’ interior renovation and design needs. Their extensive array of cabinetry colours, designs and finishes ensure that each installation looks sleek and modern. Kitchen Krazy’s dedicated team of fitters has years of experience working with high quality countertop materials including, local granite, imported natural stone and Caesarstone. Kitchen Krazy team uses the latest design software and power tools to deliver the finest results and over the years, Kitchen Krazy has established a name for themselves because of their professional work ethic and customer friendly approach. One only has to look at their online portfolio to see that their fittings have the finest quality of wood and the homes they have worked in are not only aesthetically pleasing but also ergonomically viable.

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OWN YOUR RUBBISH DESIGN Own Your Rubbish Design works to enhance community groups and artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livelihoods whilst simultaneously raising environmental awareness. Own Your Rubbish was founded by Laurie Macpherson four years ago when she decided to use her love for art to improve the environment and local community groups. The main aim of Own You Rubbish is to raise awareness about their carbon footprint, especially in a consumer driven environment. Laurie was able to secure funding from the European Union via the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe. In addition, Own Your Rubbish works with five different community groups and twelve local artists. To date, Own Your Rubbish has produced a stunning range of furniture manufactured from recycled drums and light fixtures made from recycled plastic. Their exhibited furniture pieces at the IGN Indaba were colourful, funky and futuristic. It was even difficult to believe that some pieces had been made from rubbish. The Own Your Rubbish Exhibition launched at National Gallery of Zimbabwe and included artworks made using the four main categories of rubbish: glass, metal, plastic and paper. Artworks were designed by photographer, Laurie Macpherson and the following artisans put the artwork together: Glass 4 Africa, Hope Group, Happy Group, Laurie Macpherson, Lia Brazier, Lorraine Muwuya and Shingirirai Trust.

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PAINT EXPRESS Cnr Robson Manyika and Orr Street Paint Express supplies paint and paint accessories including those from trusted brands such as Deluxe, Astra, Atrak and Plascon.

A HOP DESIGNS 13A Enterprise Road, Newlands, Harare

Founded by Alanna Hopgood, A Hop Designs is passionate about creating and designing custom cards, gifts, stationary and wrappings for upmarket customers in the most original effective way. Her products are locally made and printed. Alanna also designs personalised timber products, enamel mugs and tin vases. In addition, Alanna produces gifts and cards for weddings and birthdays. IGN 2018

MOSAIC ART Mosaic Art is run by husband and wife team Ingrid and Steve Tucker. Their products include mosaic furniture, murals, floors and pools. 15 years cutting stoneware tiles for these tables and murals. Mosaic Art was founded in 2002 when Ingrid Tucker decided to fuse her skills in textile design with her flair for mosaics to create mosaic furniture and murals. The majority of Ingrid’s artworks are framed or supported by metalwork pieces, created by Ingrid’s husband Steve. Steve has designed and made the chairs and tables that are structurally sound and his cured concrete surfaces can live both outdoors and indoors. Steve fashions a variety of decorative household fixtures designed to either stand-alone or compliment Ingrid’s work as well. Ingrid’s designs generally centre on functional pieces such as garden furniture, bathrooms, kitchen counters, showers, sinks and mirrors. Mosaic Art’s pieces are not only featured in many homes but they have become the go to Mosaic supplier for boutique lodged in the country as well as outside of it. Her designs are often colourful and abstract, generally drawing on the unique tastes of her clientele for inspiration. However, nature also influences her work heavily and flowers, birds, insects and reptiles often find their way onto her mosaics. Some of her best mosaics incorporate geckoes and flame lilies to give vibrant, colourful masterpieces. The tiles she uses are produced in Zimbabwe and stone fired, making her artworks durable. “The mosaic medium, although physically gruelling is artistically fluid,” says Ingrid, “being able to accommodate the most creative designs as well as lending itself equally well to the more conservative approach.”

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INSPIRED BY MOYA Inspired by MOYA is a cement based wall and flooring company. In fact, they are specialists in the field. Their mission? To produce unparalleled wall and floor coatings to grace the walls and floors of homes around the world. Inspired by MOYA uses only the finest ingredients and tested methods and this shows as their work has stood the test of time. For residential and light commercial clients, Inspired by MOYA has a signature floor coat with a double coat application that has a lightly mottled appearance when applied. Their Designer Wall Crete is a trowel coat with a fine film whose slightly mottled finish is pleasing to the eye. The Designer Wall Crete can be applied to newly plastered walls or those that have been painted on already. Inspired by MOYA also stocks that following sealers and accessories to accompany their concrete products: PolySeal, an aliphatic polyurethane coating that is ultraviolet stable and therefore confers resistance to the elements. It is also quite flexible and is resistant to abrasives, acids, alkalis and solvents Colour Stay, a matte acrylic wall sealer that makes walls easier to clean while protecting the wall finish. Patch kit, a modified cement coating that can be used for repair jobs. The patch kit is used to patch and fill plaster prior to the application of the floor coat or the wall crete. Inspired by MOYA only uses top grade ingredients to ensure that their coatings stand the test of time

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SKEETO MOSQUITO NETS Contact: 077 230 0081

Skeeto Mosquito Nets is a leading supplier of made to measure mosquito nets. They supply nets for homes lodges and camps. Skeeto Mosquito Nets manufacture both nets in voil and netting. Custom Made mosquito nets are available for a wide range of bed sizes and also different types of fittings for instance four poster beds. In fact, some of their nets can even be mounted using rails. Skeeto’s Mosquito Nets are stocked by Human.

IMAGES 52 Borrowdale Road

Images relaunched their framing outfit this year. From art to mirrors, masks to family portraits, Images frames it all. They also frame certificates and mission statements. Using durable materials such as mahogany, and locally inspired designs such as the chevron pattern, Images produces frames with a subtle elegance. Framing specialist, Tendayi Mamvura uses special framing techniques such as box framing which gives framed images a layered effect. Tendayi also provides on-site consultations as she believes that décor items don’t work in isolation – framed artworks should be in keeping with the overall environment and lighting of the area in which they are displayed.

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FINE & COUNTRY 47 Churchill Avenue, Harare Zimbabwe

Fine & Country is an established real estate company that offers luxury properties that is comprised of a global network of licensed real estate offices. With a specialist national knowledge of the Zimbabwean market, Fine & Country ensures that clients receive the very best service, whether they are buying or selling a property in the country. The Fine & Country team is remarkable in that they sell more homes in the upper quartile of the Zimbabwean market than any other agent. They have great local knowledge and expertise of the luxury property market within Zimbabwe which enables them to deliver the best results and returns possible for their unique clientele. Fine & Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced team of well informed agents delivers a smooth real estate agency experience which is ideal for clients and agents alike.

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THE TRADING COMPANY 51 Quorn Avenue Shop 19 Arundel Village, Harare

The Trading Company is a proudly Zimbabwean company that specialises in hand painted African Sadza Batiks. Spearheaded by Rae Hunt, The Trading Company has been hand printing on locally grown cotton for the past 30 years, combining various techniques such as starch resist, block printing, rubber stamping, hand dyeing and wax batik. Armed with a passion for colour and design, Rae has created a style that has become known as sadza batik. Each one of her textile designs involves an

intricate, eleven-step, manual process to create durable quality batiks. The Trading Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products include place mats, beaded cushions, duvet covers. Rae Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brights Collection includes designs with contrasting colours such as greens and oranges; reds and blues. The Trading Company also supports local crafts projects. They are retailers for hand woven baskets by ZIENZELE Basketworks, a collective comprising of 400 Zimbabwean sisal weavers.

CWA LEATHER PRODUCTS 15 Josiah Chinamano Road, Belmont, Bulawayo

CWA Leather Products endeavours to bring quality exotic leather products to the Zimbabwean market. Their range of products is inspired by the love of art and the authentic African experience. Pieces include handbags, wallets, purses, belts and furniture. Some of their unique merchandise includes; game skins, gun cases, Courtney Collection Adventure Footwear and Buffalo Belts. They often have fun promotions, throwing in free bullet pouches with their custom made gun cases. CWA Leather Products are the one stop shop for clients with a passion for leather and the great outdoors.

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MANHATTAN INTERIORS Shop 108 Sam Levy’s Village Borrowdale

Manhattan Interiors is Harare’s finest purveyor of quality furniture, art, and accessories for the home. Their suites include bedroom, dining and lounge sets. Manhattan Interiors’ furniture lines come in a wide variety; ensuring customers from all walks of life can find furniture solutions that cater to their needs. Furniture pieces range from suites in subtle colour palettes that make for an overall peaceful effect to heavy traditional wingback chairs and chaises à la Gatsby. Manhattan Interiors have also partnered with Twinklemoon to provide kiddie’s furniture and accessories including twin beds and bunk beds. Despite their different variations, however, all of Manhattan Interior’s pieces are of the finest quality. Manhattan Interiors can be found at Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale.

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CASA & KUMBA Mutare

Casa & Kumba launched their furniture and sustainable wood artifacts business at the IGN Indaba this year. The crafts company was born out of a desire to invent unique crafts while also experimenting with new techniques and processes. Some of their best products are geared towards toddlers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; finely crafted letters and toys made of light wood. Casa & Kumba also has a kitchenware range that includes baskets and boards. Their boards include: teak coasters, animal boards, Persian chopping trays, chopping boards, baguette boards and butcher boards. Casa & Kumbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trays are finely detailed with Moroccan, Ndoro (spiral), Persian and Petal detailing. Casa & Kumba may be the new kid on the block, but their kitsch designs and fine craftsmanship will ensure that they are here to stay!

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES Precious Memories creates the most charming moulds of baby’s hands and feet in a wide range of colours for parents who are keen to preserve mementos of their children’s lives. Customers also have the option to have their moulds framed or bronzing their children’s shoes.

franchise and opened shop ten years ago. Precious Memories has recently introduced belly moulds for pregnant women to. Moulds by Precious Memories are gift wrapped and customers can arrange for deliveries or collection. Precious Memories products are perfect for keepsakes or gifts for baby showers. Contact Heidi on 0773447882 for more info.

Inspired by the desire to capture her own children’s memories for life, Heidi of Precious Memories bought into a South African

KNOWLEDGE INC 1 Hurworth Road, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Knowledge Inc run by Pam Paliouras has been offering financial training literacy for book keepers businesses owners, business managers and any other interested parties for the past three years

Various specific workshops

Regular workshops run by Knowledge Inc centre around topics such as motivation and book keeping. Courses are run during the school calendar to ensure that lessons aren’t disrupted by holidays. Prospective clients can find the Knowledge Inc office at the Queen of Hearts complex.

Their packages include: • A three-month certification, • A one year diploma

MINT COLLECTION Shop: Colnebrook, Harare*

Inspired by local flora and fauna, Sara Mann of Mint Collection provides custom designs and screen printed fabrics (100% cotton) for use in home ware, interior design, upholstery and soft furniture. Mainstays of the Mint Collection range include distinctive beach bags, aprons and special beach towels with kitsch designs in vibrant colours. Mint Collection’s products never go out of style! Sara Mann has an ever growing collection of inspired designs which are deliberately made to stand the test of time. However, for creative souls with a passion for design, Mint Collection creates personalised adaptions or unique designs IGN 2018

WECHI PICTURE FRAMING Gallery: 167 Enterprise Road Wechi Picture Framing and Art Gallery is a family run business that prides itself in the quality and unique designs of their products range. Since its inception, Wechi Picture Framing and Art Gallery has framed artworks by some of the nation’s leading artists and photographers. Most of their artworks are vivid depictions of Zimbabwean animals. Prospective customers can browse through Wechi Art Gallery’s online catalogue for artworks by local artists. Artworks can be ordered on canvas or photo paper and the team at Wechi will happily frame, stretch or block mount it. Wechi Art Gallery offers delivery and hanging services within Harare. Wechi Picture Framing and Art Gallery provides their customers with a wide variety of hand crafted frames of different styles and colours. The team at Wechi strives to keep abreast of global trends in order to maintain the latest framing designs and techniques. At Wechi, corporate gifts are either designed and manufactured; or imported for executive clients. The team at Wechi prides themselves in creating the unique designs and high quality products befitting the executive market.

FEATHER COMFORT Retailers: Harare: Manhattan Interiors (Sam Levy’s Village), Habitat (Cnr York/Victoria, Newlands) Inner Living Interiors (15 Shortheath Road) Bulawayo: Orange Elephant, Chinhoyi: Ripe Fig

With a clear mission to provide the finest quality feather products in Southern Africa, no one can say that Feather Comfort is lacking in ambition. Feather Comfort has been manufacturing feather pillows since 1989 when they realised that a gap existed in the market – feather pillows were difficult to come by. Although Feather Comfort had humble beginnings – the feather washed by hand in a tin bath and the pillows sewn together using a simple home sewing machine – the company has come a long way and Andy, the proprietor has designed machines to assist in the process. Nowadays, Feather Comfort imports sterilised duck down and feather in addition to cotton fabric that is pre-feather proofed, ensuring improvement in the quality of their product. Each pillow is filled with down and feather, weighing them to give soft, medium or firm fill. Their product range includes: lumbar rolls, neck rolls, pillows and duvets. Feather Comfort now supplies stores in Harare, Mutare, Bulawayo and Chinhoyi. Not only do they supply all of Zimbabwe’s major cities, Feather Comfort’s products can also be found in hotels across the region.

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COLLABORATIVE CRAFT PROJECTS Retailer: Lindenhope (Shop 12, Village Walk Borrowdale) Burnt earth Designs (52 Edinburgh Road, Borrowdale) When Jane Taylor moved to Zimbabwe at the age of 21, she never suspected that she would end up selling crafts. Collaborative Craft Projects began when Jane used local crafts to decorate the safari lodge she co-owns with her husband. When friends and clients started asking where she got her products, Jane began working with skilled groups and cooperatives to produce and market handcrafted wares. Collaborative Crafts Projects offers a bespoke design service for homes and in the hospitality industry. Safari lodges, Boutique hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in the Southern African region have benefitted from CCP’s designs and installations. CCP specializes in custom made basketry and natural flooring designs made from natural materials such as sisal.

Furniture (chairs and coffee tables) Homeware (light covers) Jane’s work involves working with the communities surrounding her safari lodge to create these products and now CCP offers product development and training programs for women in rural communities.

After twenty years, Creative Crafts Projects’ product range has expanded to include:

Jane’s unique decorating style combines form with function to create a haven of comfort and artistic sophistication. Jane uses pieces from the Collaborative Craft Projects range, and also curates specific pieces from across the globe to as well as curating specific and beautiful pieces from across the region, and globe to create unique living spaces. Some of her curated pieces come from as far afield as Vietnam and Morocco.

Baskets, Dining accessories (placemats and trays) Bathroom accessories Flooring

Collaborative Craft Projects was born out of Jane’s desire to bring the community into her craft, and CCP now offers both product development and training programs for implementation in communities.

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LITTLE PARIS 1 Chisholme Road, Ballantyne Park, Harare

Little Paris is a supplier of painted furniture. Their style tends toward French chic with pieces that include quaint cabinets, chairs, arm chairs and side tables. Their range of accessories includes wall hooks, wall clocks mirrors and decorative cushions all painted with signature Annie Sloan Chalk PaintÂŽ. The Annie Sloan signature paint range is a trademark chalk pain that gives furniture and light and rustic touch. Over and above being Annie Sloan stockists, Little Paris runs regular painting workshops

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