History of isiShweshwe highlighted in book
The in-depth and interesting read can be purchased at the Woza-Moya store at the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust.
THE Woza-Moya craft shop at the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust was crammed to capacity as people gathered for the history of isiShweshwe by author and art historian, Juliette Leeb-du Toit.
In her lecture, Juliette traced the origins of this iconic cloth along its deep and complex history in South Africa dating back to the 1700s.
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This included its early usage and cultural adaptations and its emerging regional, cultural and aesthetic significance.
For those who could not attend the event, the Woza-Moya craft shop in Hillcrest now stocks this wonderful book which has been meticulously researched over many years and includes a wealth of illustrations.
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