FEAST FOR THE EYES

Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen teams up with HAUS to create a homeware range designed to enrich your dining experience

Michelin-star chef, photographer and all-round creative maven Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, pictured right, seems to have the midas touch when it comes to his creative projects. It was inevitable, given Jan’s status and ability to put his finger on the pulse of what resonates with an audience in the lifestyle arena, that brands have clamoured to work with him, and his innovative approach is sure to give rise to exciting new ventures across the lifestyle and design spectrum.

This time it’s Hertex’s inhouse HAUS brand that the chef has partnered with — to create a range of homeware inspired by his passion for the culinary world.

The collaborative collection encompasses tablecloths, tea towels, plates and cutlery. Their design, styling and photography were done by Jan and his closeknit team of creatives, and the products are being printed in Europe and stitched locally.

Inspired by the cycle of life, the range is meant to evoke an appreciation of life through the artful treatment of death and decay. The richly toned prints evoke the still lifes of Dutch 17th-century paintings, complemented by artisanal earthy crockery and simple elemental cutlery — a cleverly conceived collection that all works beautifully in tandem.