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Every piece begins with a person, carrying traceability and the story of its maker.

CRAFT DISCIPLINE:CERAMICIST & MENTOR

Grace Mathebula

Bohlabela Arts Hub :

“I teach the young women the way my grandmother taught me — clay learns the hand that shapes it.”

<p>Based at the Bohlabela Arts Hub in Mpumalanga, Grace Mathebula is a master ceramicist and community mentor. Honorably continuing a lineage passed down by her grandmother, Grace builds organic earthenware ceramics using traditional hand-shaping techniques while actively mentoring the next generation of women artisans in her region.</p>

Traceability Guarantee

Verified Artisan

Material Source Limpopo Terracotta Clay

Batch ID #KC-MM-2026-08

Direct Benefit 100% Fair Wage & Community Fund

BEHIND THE CRAFT

The Creative Process.

1. Shaping the locally sourced clay by hand in the studio.

2. Applying detailed traditional hand-painted pattern motifs.

3. Kiln firing and final quality inspection before shipping.

HANDCRAFTED PIECES

Made by Grace Mathebula.

Explore a curated collection of handcrafted pieces shaped by Mavis Mokoena. Each item combines traditional Limpopo weaving techniques with contemporary design, reflecting hours of dedicated artistry and a deep connection to local heritage.

Ceramic & Poetry

Leather & Leatherwork

Woven & Textile

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

CURATED SELECTIONS

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