Mogalakwena Craft Art, Alldays

CREATE THE SOUL OF AFRICA

Mogalakwena Craft Art Village is situated in the remote north-western region of the Limpopo Province, South Africa, thirty-five kilometres from the confluence of the Mogalakwena and Limpopo rivers. The Craft Art Village is within walking distance of the neighbouring villages under the authority of traditional chief Kibi in the Blouberg district of the Limpopo Province. This area is home to more than 1,5M Northern Sotho speaking people.

MCADF currently employs 16 women from the local community. The Foundation specialises in the training of multiple skills – embroidery, beadwork, candle making, sewing, knitting, crochet, basket weaving, pottery, basic computer literacy, practical first aid courses, AIDS awareness & care, children’s art workshops and basic principles of cultural tourism. It focuses on traditional handcrafts and contemporary design to create unique artworks as well as interior accessories.