The Artists and Crafters
Freshly Found is full of unique designers, most of them from Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Here is a little information about the creators we show on Freshly Found

  • Hlengiwe Mbambo
    Hlengiwe Mbambo

    is a strikingly tall, gracious and talented. She lives in the green hills of KZN and has dreams of becoming a nurse one day. She learnt the traditional art of beading and interprets this is in a funky way on footwear! Previously only sold locally in her area, we are delighted to be able to add her products to the Freshly Found portfolio.

  • Ama-Bhungezi
    Ama-Bhungezi

    The ladies of iBhungezi are part of a project that restores hope to the local valley communities by creating an employment opportunity that gives both income and affirmation. The project provides training and support and an avenue to express their creative talent, resulting in some beautiful work!

  • Jennifer Stone
    Jennifer Stone

    is a lively musician. She expresses her love of all things musical in the products she makes. She is a talented designer and creative seamstress and designs and manufactures many melodious products!

  • Sandile Sithole
    Sandile Sithole

    is a talented young man with a broad smile that lights up his face.

    The Vintage Refreshed philosophy of  Freshly Found is played out in the brilliant beading by Sandile Sithole. He works meticulously at this age old local craft of beading and brings it right up to date with clean bright colours and lines.

    Our overseas readers may wonder how to pronounce his name? Try  Sun-dee-leh Sit-o-lee.

  • Denise Kiggan

    is fascinated by all things quirky and vintage.  She creates fresh new products from these found materials!