Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hosted the first ever Craft Market on Saturday, 28 October 2017 at the hotel.
Frans Phooko and Malakia Mahopo of the Timara Art Gallery showcase a Rhino made from wire, fabric and fibre glass.
POLOKWANE – WATCH: Baldwin Kay and Curvey Keys provided the entertainment for the evening:
The aim of the event, according to Park Inn Marketing Manager, Prenisha Rajdev, is to expose as well as afford creatives of Limpopo to showcase their talents and crafts and share it with the rest of the world.
“This event will be hosted every three months here at the hotel and each time we host it we will have different artwork and artists showcasing their wares,” she said.
Some of the crafts which were on display:
Setšo Artwork Jewellery made by Rachel Letsaolo.
Artwork and interior decorations made by Chuene Peter Project.
Embroidery artwork in a picture using wool and beads by Nelson Masipa.
Jewellery by Setšo Artwork created by Rachel Letsaolo.
Frans Phooko and Malakia Mahopo of the Timara Art Gallery showcase a Rhino made from wire, fabric and fibre glass.
Vic Mash showcases the goods of Dikgabi ka Diphetha Trading and Project on behalf of his mother, Mapula Ramoshaba.
Peter Leso (Chuene Peter Project) showcases his artwork at the Craft Market.
Models Dipuo Malatji, Vencetia Mathabela, Marinkie Tepanyega and Lesego Tepanyega wear outfits by fashion designer Afro Luhuru.
Some of the jewellery made by Dikgabi ka Diphetha Trading and Project.
Nelson Masipa showcase his embroidery artwork handmade with wool and beads.
Paintings by Michael Mello.
Shoe designer and manufacturer, Rosemary Morero, shows off her colourful, and comfortable, creations.
Thabo Sephuma (Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Chief of Staff), Prenisha Rajdev (Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane, Marketing Manager), Joel Legodi, Pearl Motaung (Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane, Front Office Manager) and Michaela Mello (artist) with some of Mello’s pieces of art.
Motimer Mannya (Department of Sport, HOD) and MEC Onicca Moloi enjoy the Craft Market.
Rachel Letsoalo form Seshego specialises in Setšo Artwork.
Handbags from Setšo Artwork by Rachel Letsaolo.
Some of the jewellery made by Dikgabi ka Diphetha Trading and Project.
Some of the jewellery made by Dikgabi ka Diphetha Trading and Project.
Paintings by Michael Mello.
Paintings by Michael Mello.
Artist, Jonas Mailula showcases his artwork at the Craft Market.
One of Nelson Masipa’s embroidery artwork made with wool and beads.
Young model, Tshepo Dikgale wears an outfit from the Xibu Dikgale SK clothing range.