Jan-Hendrik Jordaan
Two stalls at the Aberdeen Kuddedag were worthy of mention in their style and content.
Jan-Hendrik Jordaan had taken enormous initiative in the arrangement of the beautifully crafted mirrors he had on display. The arrangement and diversity of the mirrors was worthy of a larger showcase than Aberdeen.
The mirrors are set in frames made from Yellowwood, Cypress and Blackwood, and these frames are crafted cleverly with the wood grain. On a few of the frames, Jan-Hendrik has used a special technique which takes about four months to achieve, giving an almost antique appearance to the frame.
The Blackwood and Yellowwood he uses comes from an area near George, whilst the Cypress and Pine he buys from Mosselbay. Poplar is also a good wood to work with as it does not splinter.
Jan-Hendrik has been crafting wood frames with all its different techniques for nine years.
Jan-Hendrik Jordaan had taken enormous initiative in the arrangement of the beautifully crafted mirrors he had on display. The arrangement and diversity of the mirrors was worthy of a larger showcase than Aberdeen.
The mirrors are set in frames made from Yellowwood, Cypress and Blackwood, and these frames are crafted cleverly with the wood grain. On a few of the frames, Jan-Hendrik has used a special technique which takes about four months to achieve, giving an almost antique appearance to the frame.
The Blackwood and Yellowwood he uses comes from an area near George, whilst the Cypress and Pine he buys from Mosselbay. Poplar is also a good wood to work with as it does not splinter.
Jan-Hendrik has been crafting wood frames with all its different techniques for nine years.
Suzette Laux with Ester Scholtz of Hadassah Textiles
The other stall worthy of mention was that of Ester Scholtz. This incredibly enterprising, talented and versatile textile artist from Graaff-Reinet has much to offer in the diversity of her designs and achievements. Ester studied textile design at the University of Pretoria. She has studied fashion and interior design in the U.K., Germany, and France. Diversity is obviously her forte, as her accomplishments include carpet and children’s clothing designs, and the ‘one-off ‘ range of cushion covers which she designed for a large chain of stores through out South Africa, are beautiful in both colour and design.
At the Mohair Exhibition on display, were curtain and table cloth material with stories of the Karoo woven into them. Pictures of the surrounding towns and even local farmer’s names have been woven into the cloth.
Both Jan-Hendrik and Ester bring expertise and accomplishment to this part of the Karoo.
At the Mohair Exhibition on display, were curtain and table cloth material with stories of the Karoo woven into them. Pictures of the surrounding towns and even local farmer’s names have been woven into the cloth.
Both Jan-Hendrik and Ester bring expertise and accomplishment to this part of the Karoo.
Article By: Joan Tinker