CONNECTING TO CRAFT

Exchange visits take place between various women’s group to share skills on beadwork. Young crafters from groups like Xoshindlala share their skills with other crafters from groups like Thandanani.

The ladies get practical training on how to weave scoobie wire to make earrings and bracelets. The trainees vary in age and are very keen to learn so that they can generate an income from the craft.

With the influx of orders, young crafters are unable to juggle their time between chores and other responsibilities. Sometimes exchange visits even become a challenge.

Crafters do exchange visits to train each other. Young crafters learn more things because they have access to the internet. YouTube helps them to learn and to stay current.

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