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The Nespresso-capsule range:
The Nespresso up-cycled range includes a range of decorative African animals, Christmas decorations and wall ornaments.

The used Nespresso capsules are collected by different Retailers in Swakopmund and Windhoek, where they are picked up by Mildred von Lüttwitz. The capsules are then emptied out and the coffee is used as compost by several nurseries and garden services. The capsules are cleaned and flattened by Mildred and staff she employs for this and other purposes.

The prepared capsules are then given to the different artists so they can create unique art pieces. Mildred discusses the size, proportions, colours and design with the different artist and helps them with the development of each new product. When the artist bring their pieces to receive payment, Mildred undertakes a last quality control.

The bead and wire range:
Mildred researches new ideas and products which could work well in beaded and wire form and then discusses different product ideas with the artists. The artists then make samples which are tweaked until they are perfect to go onto the shelves and be offered to customers.

The painted enamel cups:
The enamel cups are prepared and painted by Adelheid Smit who earns her livelihood for herself and her family with these products.

The Krumhuk products:
Krumhuk has multiple social projects running alongside their agriculture. Around 25 years ago the well known artist MA-HI together with the owners of Krumhuk started painting different objects such as coasters, pot stands and chairs with colourful Namibian animals. at a alter stage MA-Hi trained some of the women on the farm. Today, the women on Krumhuk make a wide range of products which can be bought at different outlets throughout Namibia.

The Christmas Decorations:
The ‘Ikhoba group hosts an annual “Christmas in July” exhibition since 2011. This exhibition together with great demand for Christmas ornaments has propelled the new development and design of ornaments by the ‘Ikhoba bead artist.

Most Christmas tree decorations are made from beads and wire, but also include up cycled metals, plastics and wires.

The bead and wire work is a traditional Zimbabwean art form, which has found its way to Namibia some years back and is now a popular art form found in the whole of Namibia.

The artist group deliberately pushes the limits to style a fresh collection of products and to showcase African handwork and craft from a different viewpoint while keeping with their ambition of recycling and sustainability.