10 Birds by 10 Designers

When we asked ten KIN designers if they could each make a bird for our World Earth Day Window Exhibition, all that we specified was that it should fit in the palm of one's hand and be made from a material with which they love to work. The results are incredible - each personality and individual sense of creation is beautifully evident. All the proceeds the birds and MOKO's exquisite houses will go directly to Soil for Life in support of their food-gardens initiative.

Belinda Ormond

One of three delicate ceramic seagulls with oxidised wing-tips sculpted by hand by Belinda.

 Chasteau de Balyon

We just love this happy crocheted parrot created by Cynthia of Chasteau de Balyon

Font and Heart

Melany Hodgson of Font and Heart's bird is made entirely from paper and wire with hand-cut feathers.

Gillian Fuller

This glamorous "Cape Startling" beaded bird is designed and made by Gillian Fuller from high quality seed beads.

Gillian Fuller's intricately beaded "Cape Starling" made from high quality seed beads.

Head on Design

Joanna Orr of Head On Design created a beautiful wooden bird scene that is easily assembled in 4 pieces - too clever!

Henri Kuikens

In true Henri Kuikens style, Jesse Breytenbach skilfully hand-printed a bird for the exhibition.

Inge Marais

No challenge too daunting for Inge Marais Jewellery - she created an exquisite, fully-functioning, brass Kingfisher puppet, with copper feet and st silver pins. Each part is cut and assembled by hand.

Keri Muller

Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue created a beautiful 3D bird with multiple layers of paper - transforming discarded sheet music into a very classy little creature.

Nick Marcus

You may recognise the signature smile of our bright little friend, Woodstock, skilfully sculpted Nick Marcus.

Skaapie

Tamryn Kastern of Skaapie created a small flock of beautiful hand-made felt birds with beaded legs.

And what do our birds nibble on while they expectantly wait to be purchased? Why a bunch of bright hand-made felt apples by Skaapie!

World Earth Day Window Exhibition

 

For this year’s “Green Cities” themed World Earth Day, Dagmar Grimmelikhuysen of MOKO, Soil For Life and KIN have worked together to create a fresh display for our Kloof Street store's window boxes. 

Dagmar installing her collection of beautiful bird houses

Ten generous KIN designers have made unique birds and these hang amid MOKO's handmade wooden bird houses above Soil for Life's garden boxes. The bird houses are wonderfully unusual and feature different shapes, textures, techniques and materials.

Begun in 1970, Earth Day has grown to be the world’s largest secular civic observance and this year’s focus, on the need to create sustainable communities, is playfully illustrated with this collection of unique birds and their homes. 

Prince planting the lush window boxes created by Soil for Life

KIN is proud to be the platform for the collaboration’s message and all proceeds from the sales of the bird houses and the birds will go directly to Soil for Life to support their township gardens initiative.

World Earth Day is on 22nd April 2014 and our Earth Day window exhibition will run from 28th March to 24th April.

All birdhouses by MOKO

Birds created by : Belinda Ormond, Chasteau de Balyon, Font and Heart, Gillian Fuller, Head On Design, Henri Kuikens, Inge Marais, Nick Marcus, Simple Intrigue, Skaapie

In support of Soil for life:

We're Celebrating World Earth Day 2014

1. Brass Vine Studs by Tessa J Kelly

2. Tealight Candle Shades by Sharon Boonzaier

3. Veld Cushion Cover by Fabric Nation

4. Brass Leaf Pendants by Inge Marais

5. Faceted Bird Houses by Moko

6. Letterpress Readynote by judith+kevin

7. Bicycles Tablet sleeve by the WREN design

8. Brass Boerboon Studs by Tessa J Kelly 

9. Africa Raw Oak Board by Moko

10. Strelitzia Pendant by Starbright Girl

11. Crochet Animal Toys by Chasteau de Balyon

12. Birdhouses by MOKO

13. Map of the World by Alex Latimer

KIN on Kloof Window Exhibition:
Bird houses by MOKO
Birds created by : Belinda Ormond, Chasteau de Balyon, Font and Heart, Gillian Fuller, Head On Design, Henri Kuikens, Inge Marais, Nick Marcus, Simple Intrigue, Skaapie

Thanks to Ed Basson & Roule le Roux for the gorgeous Tessa J Kelly images

February 2014's Love-ly Inspiration

A Month of Love is all about a bit of fun & frivolity and we're choosing to celebrate it with everyone we love - from our best friends to our brothers to our mentors (because letting someone know how much they mean to you is never a cliché). If you're stuck for fantastic options, pop into KIN on Kloof or KIN at V&A - we love the quest for a perfect gift, and we'll wrap it up ever so prettily for you! If you're too busy to be out & about then do have a browse online at all the lovely pieces we've recently made available at kinshop.co.za.

1 - Perspex Heart Studs by Papertales (with a Design Kist cushion cover in the background)
2 - Just Kissed by Mieks Knickers
3 - Brass & Sterling Silver "I Love You Like.." Necklaces by Inge Marais
4 - I Love You Pop-up card by Keri Muller
5 - Block-printed pouch by Henri Kuikens
6 - Hand-thrown Ceramic Teacup by Noleen Read
7 - Sterling Silver T-Rex Tie-clip by Eon Hoon
8 - Wooden Scrabble Coasters by Mocholoco (on a cushion cover by Skinny La Minx)
9 - Pink Ruche by Mieks Knickers
10 - Sterling Silver Infinity and Circle Rings by Famke
11 - Love is Free A4 Print by Lovely Sweet William
12 - You Belong Here A4 Print by Papertales
13 - Set of 5 Love Tags by Papertales
14 - Resin Flower Studs by Chasteau de Balyon
15 - Small Ceramic Bunnies by Sootcookie