Special Mention Best of 100% New Talent: Mbongiseni Nxumalo

Vryheid crafter Mbongiseni Nxumalo is the brainchild behind an assortment of pieces created from foil litter. Intrigued by the brightly coloured sweet and chip packets that littered the roads where he lives, Mbongiseni started collecting and “playing around” with them. Two of his first creations were a belt and beer pot cover made from foil chip packets. Today, the crafter who sees beauty and potential in the mundane, fashions plates, fruit baskets, placemats, trays and wall hangings from other people’s trash.