“I gladly extend my congratulations, and that of our Department, to all involved with the Due South Craft Route Project, which continues to increase tourist interest in our unique and diverse South African crafting sector.Tangible aid of this nature, that directly supports sustainable development of our people, their skills, talents, and crafts deserves our strongest endorsement.” ( Marthinus Van Schalkwyk – Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism)

DISCOVER SOUTH AFRICA'S CRAFT LEGACY

Mandisa’s needle dips into her bowl filled with colourful, tiny glass beads, again and again. It is soothing, rhythmic and spellbinding to watch. Finally she beams, gets up from the floor of her humble home and holds out an eye-catching beaded garment that will not look out of place slung around the hips of a young woman - in her rural village or on urban streets.

From beadwork, ceramics, weaving, copper art and much more, you too can discover South Africa’s unique craft art with the Due-South Travel Guide to South African Craft Sites.

Now in its second edition, the Due-South travel guide is your expert to exploring South Africa’s authentic and creative craft projects – both on and off the beaten track.Through comprehensive field research in South Africa’s nine provinces, Due-South throws open the door to the bright and colourful world of craft art in South Africa, and puts on stage the craft artists, many who have previously been anonymous to the craft viewer and buyer. With its provincial maps and custom-made craft routes, Due-South guides you through the various layers of traditional craft work to uncover the high level of skill behind this unique art form.

The Due-South craft route also demonstrates how artists have adapted their craft and become entrepreneurs to meet the demands of the marketplace, thereby increasing employment and income opportunities for their communities. Beautiful photography, concise descriptions, contact details and directions accompany the more than 530 projects mentioned in the book.

The second-edition of the travel guide now also includes practical uses for craft pieces and product cycles. Accommodation options, cultural and heritage snippets, wildlife descriptions and what to do when visiting the various provinces, are another addition.You will be amazed to find a craft project just around the corner from where you are traveling or living. Due-South welcomes you to the creative spirit of South Africa.