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Jackie May

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While catching up with editing stories, I found these photos from our @twygmag roadtrip to @karoo_winter_wool_festival in July.

Thank you @tandekilemkize @kasper_knudsen_ and @georgia.altbeker for coming along this year to write stories, capture the magic that happens in the Karoo and as always to learn about the local wool industry's value chain.

Thank you to the Karoo Winter Wool Festival for making this annual event happen. And thank you to @viviers.studio and @hovendesign for curating the amazing Karoo Kraal exhibition, bringing more than 70 pieces of woollen pieces into this space. 🩵

#karoowinterwoolfestival #southafrica #wool #farmtofashion

📷: @karoo_winter_wool_festival taken in Dwarsvlei Guest Farm by @jackiemay_sa

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On a very hot summer day when I was in London, @berniyates took Reneé Neblett (@kokrobitey.institute ) and I on a tour of @csm_news - there is a permaculture dye garden on the roof of the school. A studio of looms. Another one for knitting machines. Rows and rows of sewing machines. A textile studio where @flo_hawkins showed us around. A lab where new materials are grown. A wonderful place for creative thinking and innovation.
#fashioneducation #centralstmartins #twygmag #sustainblefashion #africa taken in Central Saint Martins by @jackiemay_sa

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2 months ago

What a privilege to be in a city at the same time as three magnificent exhibitions: Frida Kahlo, Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.

I loved the portrait of @traceyeminstudio "Being Frida" by @marymccartney in the Frida exhibition.

Thank you @tate Thank you @hayward.gallery Thank you @cityoflondon taken in London by @jackiemay_sa

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3 months ago

What a privilege it was to sit around a campfire fuelled by wool, a glass of South African red wine in hand, sharing ideas with @jackiemay_sa @adeles_mohair @gerbercogroup and @stephanie.bentum.textiles

Our conversation centred on one of the greatest opportunities facing South Africa’s natural fibre industry: the possibility of decentralising wool processing into the rural communities where the wool is actually produced.

Imagine creating value where the fibre begins its journey. Imagine jobs, skills, entrepreneurship and economic activity flowing back into the towns and farming communities that have sustained our sheep industry for generations.

South Africa grows some of the world’s finest natural fibres. Perhaps the next chapter isn’t simply exporting wool—it’s building thriving rural industries around it.

Sometimes the best ideas don’t emerge from boardrooms. They begin around a campfire, surrounded by good people, good conversation and a shared belief that our natural fibres can help shape a more prosperous future for rural South Africa. 🇿🇦 Thanks for the opportunity @karoo_winter_wool_festival #capewoolssa #nwga #mohairsouthafrica by @jackiemay_sa

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3 months ago

In its 5th year, @karoo_winter_wool_festival remains a must-visit for anyone interested in local fibres. Farmers love it. Spinners love it. Makers love it. Artists love it. And if you're interested in economic development and adding value to a supply chain which has largely been destroyed by globalization and international competition, you'll love it even more. This is such an important place for learning and connecting. It inspires thinking about the opportunities that lie between two stages (fibre production / raw material and end product / consumer goods) of the supply chain. How can we build economic opportunities - big and small - with the raw materials we produce in South Africa (and Africa)? (Sometimes you have to start small when you're aiming big.)

My conversation in the Karoo Kraal with @adeles_mohair @gerber_and_co and @karoofarming farmer Brett Walker and Stephanie de Beer was so hopeful. For example, Stefan Gerber told us that he has produced 💯 made in South Africa wool jumper for @uniqclothing.sa - the wool is grown, cleaned, spun and knitted in South Africa = Made In South Africa. @adeles_mohair is a national treasure: founder Adele Cutten has been working in the Eastern Cape producing hand-made mohair products for about 40 years - training people and changing lives.

The Wool World exhibition tilted Karoo Kraal was contained in a shed of beautifully made and crafted products made from wool and other natural fibres. Curated by @viviers.studio and @hovendesign it showed what designers and makers are creating and producing. Be proud, very proud.

The weekend ended with the Woljol featuring @dodonyoka.za Oh, how we all fell in love Dodo! 💚

I love what @sarah_van_lingen the @dwarsvlei_guest_farm and @karoo_winter_wool_festival are doing here. Thank you Sarah, Matthew, Julia and your teams!

@capewools @ovk_groep @mohairsouthafrica @yurt__life and all the other sponsors and partners: thank you. taken in Dwarsvlei Guest Farm by @jackiemay_sa

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3 months ago

I love being in this wild and wonderful @capenature park. But you can't escape the evidence of our total disregard of nature. This morning I picked up two black bags of litter on one of the Atlantic beaches. I don't know how it gets onto this beach. I suspect it's washed up from the sea. #overconsumption #singleuseplastic #westcoastnationalpark

Plastic, plastic free Mzansi, beach clean up, holidays taken in West Coast National Park by @jackiemay_sa

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4 months ago

This is April's photo dump. I thought I better do this before it's the end of May. So many more stories to tell... April was full of travels, old friends, and new friends. X

Lagos, Lagos Fashion Week, Chuchhaven, Cape Town, Prince Albert, mohair, Frances V.h Studio, Journey to Jazz taken in Africa by @jackiemay_sa

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5 months ago

Three days in Lagos: it's been a week since I returned from visiting Lagos 🇳🇬. I was invited by @lagosfashionweekofficial and @stylehousefiles for their Woven Threads event - talks, an exhibition curated by @sunnydolat and fashion presentations. I will return! Thank you @omoyemiakerele @adaeze.og for hosting me, and @bubuogisi and @16by16 for extramural activities. taken in Lagos, Nigeria by @jackiemay_sa

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6 months ago

March. Another whirlwind: gatherings, family, nature, and always unlearning and learning. by @jackiemay_sa

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6 months ago

What a lovely first edition of the @capetownprintfair / something for everyone: workshops, zines, books, art... in an old unused bank on St George's Mall in the city. Such a treat. Congratulations @breezeyoko and team.

Sunday 29 March is the final day! taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @jackiemay_sa

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7 months ago

February. A short but powerful month - @investeccapetownartfair @twygmag fashion festival @gregmaqoma opening, art parties and more... . Here are some snaps from this life.

I got to be the doorkeeper at the In Circulation Art Party @gorgeousgeorgecpt @thepinkroom_cpt (pic of me by @ankeloots

Pics from another Art Party @viviers.studio x @houseandleisure x @sohohouse

With the @levis_africa team for the Blue Tab media event @thebreadsa

With @sa.mantha8918 at the @ifa_crafted launch @rmb_cib in JHB.

Opening of @gregmaqoma "Genesis" @baxtertheatre

Progression V @o_n_e_s_i_m_o_b_a_m in the St George's Cathedral, Cape Town

Thanks to Alia, I got to listen to @lidewijedelkoort @babylonstoren hosted by @studio_h_ and @houseandleisure

The rest are some favourite's from @investeccapetownartfair @dia_grammatic @jamalaun @the.maak @twygmag

Day of rest at #capepointnatureserve

#stopwar taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @jackiemay_sa

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7 months ago

Time flies. 🐎 it's been a week since the end @investeccapetownartfair

Thank you @letterhead_is @wunders_ @mmakesspace and @twygmag for making the fun, meaningful In Circulation newsstand.

#artfair #zines #fashion by @jackiemay_sa

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8 months ago