Sumien Brink, the former editor of VISI, has teamed up with local photographer Paris Brummer to create a limited edition range of tea towels, exclusively for VISI.

Sumien Brink, the former editor of VISI, has always loved print and cooking, and now has had the chance to combine the two. Sumien’s range of printed vintage tea towels celebrates historical illustrations of plants and animals done in the style of bygone times.

For this limited edition VISI collab she has teamed up with photographer Paris Brummer (a regular contributor to the pages of VISI). These tea towels are made from 100% linen and come in a range of four bespoke designs, featuring Paris Brummer’s snaps. These tea towels are 65X65cm and can also be used as napkins.

VISI Collab: Tea Towels by Sumien Brink

Print 1: Outside Tulbagh

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VISI Collab: Tea Towels by Sumien Brink

Print 2: Ceres Blossoms

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VISI Collab: Tea Towels by Sumien Brink

Print 3: Constantia Nek

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VISI Collab: Tea Towels by Sumien Brink

Print 4: Walvis Bay Saltpan

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Adorn your dinner table with works of art conceptualised by the only South African Michelin-star chef.

Any foodie worth their salt knows of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef-proprietor of JAN in Nice, France, who has returned to home soil to share his gastronomic talents. His latest venture, KLEIN JAN, will soon open at Tswalu Kalahari, the privately owned reserve that celebrates the authentic splendours of this region.

To mark this, in collaboration with Haus by Hertex Jan has developed a range of artisanal crockery that explores the theme “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. Wet clay plates, decorated with grass, are fired to burn away the grass and leave only delicate markings. They are then buried in the ground, covered in grass and burnt again, giving each piece a unique smoked pattern.

“It is in this weathering that we appreciate life the most,” says Jan. He has also developed a collection of tablecloths, tea towels and scatter cushions that explores the fragility of life – and eventual, inevitable decay. The range encompasses two prints: a design of dried vines and leaves, and a botanical/animal print.

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African Jacquard combines locally inspired designs and the traditional French jacquard weaving method to produce a beautiful range of 100% cotton textiles.

Ten years ago, French-born entrepreneur Christine Daron’s sister took her to the Tissage Moutet weaving mill in Orthez, France, where she discovered personalised tea towels. Fast-forward a decade and various experiments in weaving jacquard, and Christine can count Babylonstoren and Marble restaurant among her clients.

Her core range includes aprons, oven gloves, table runners, scatter cushions, bags and, of course, the classic jacquard tea towel. She is on a mission to elevate the humble kitchen cloth by means of striking designs to a high-quality product that champions local craft and employment.

It took Christine six months to develop the jacquard fabric with the right absorbency, softness, lightness and the signature reverse weave design. The motifs are inspired by her travels and by traditional fabric designs such as shweshwe and kuba cloth.

For bespoke projects, she spends time on site getting to know the colours, textures, logos and patterns to make a signature design. She works with an in-house designer to refine the motif, consults with the client and reviews samples, which are then rigorously washed and tested.

The precision and personalisation of African Jacquard is in evidence in a range of shopping bags and tea towels made for The Yard in Cape Town using artist Lucie de Moyencourt’s ink illustrations of the Silo District. “The possibilities are endless,” Christine says.

For more information, visit africanjacquard.com.

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Perfect your next party with this selection of 15 beautiful kitchen and dining accessories, from table runners and tea towels to tablecloths and napkins.

1. Nimes Rose Pink Linen R995 – R1 295, Linen House

2. Tilla Tea Towels R249, Country Road

3. Provincial Stripe Tablecloth R905 – R2 170, Mungo

4. Raccoon Tea Towel R199, Present Time at Superbalist

5. Landscape Digital Print Cotton Tablecloth R827 – R1 323, Zara Home

6. Hexagon Cotton R849, Present Time at Superbalist

7. Herbarium Tablecloth R1 250, Clinton Friedman at Knus

8. The Tertia R5 900, Fleur Le Cordeur

9. Woodpile Table Runner R665, Skinny laMinx

10. Natural Linen R439 – R1 099, Zara Home

11. Lines Cotton Table Runner R210 – R275, Zana

12. Lisburn Linen Table Runner R340 – R910, Mungo

13. Printed Cotton Tablecloth R429, Woolworths

14. Croco Napkins Pair R400, Ardmore

15. Blue Jacobean R399, Woolworths

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The Feisty Floral Watercolour range will bring a burst of colour into your home.

Vibrant and eye-catching, these new vivid designs are available in two different colourways, namely blue and green. Each cut of fabric is unique, making all the designs one-off creations.

The range consists of cushion covers, tea towels, napkins and cute phone covers.

Cushion cover sizes are available in 40cm x 40cm, 50cm x 50cm, 60cm x 60cm and a rectangular shaped 40cm x 60cm cushion inner.

All products are handmade and printed locally in South Africa.

For more information, visit handmadebyme.co.za. To shop, go to shop.handmadebyme.co.za.

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