The whole production takes place in Africa and it is characterized by the contemporary designs, the use of natural and recycled materials, traditional skills and its commitment to sustainable development of the local communities.
DANYÉ presents its collections of unique handcrafted decorative products.
Thanks to the exclusive relationship between DANYÉ and manufacturers these products are on offer to anyone that is looking for something different.
Each and every piece is made individually, which makes it unique. The whole manufacturing process is characterized by the use of natural and recycled materials, traditional skills, creativity in the designs, quality manufacturing and commitment to the local culture and the development of the region.
q Home accessories made of african grass Gone Rural
q “The Song of the Weaver” collection, by Gone Rural
q Wodden frames made from reclaimed timber
q “Memories” collection
q “Desert Diaries” collection
q Big african baskets and small furniture
q African textiles
q Decorative candles
q Jewellery
DANYÉ launches the New Collection THE SONG OF THE WEAVER
« As we work, we braid the strands together, just as our mothers and grandmothers
have done before us. Inspired by the past and created in the present, with the
constant evolution of life, we weave together the elements, creating new patterns
and new possibilities. »
Following the daily routine of weaver Siphiwe Mngometulu in rural Swaziland, three
biography baskets have been crafted, telling the stories of three Gone Rural women,
over three generations of Siphiwe’s family.
Hour by hour, the baskets capture each strand of the women’s days: days spent in
seamless harmony with nature.
Everything is done by hand in the homestead: from grinding maize to thatching roofs,
with each material collected, used and re-used resourcefully. This is reflected in
the baskets, for which traditional weaving techniques have been revived, revamped
and redeveloped.
Each of the three biography baskets, each of the three stories, has become the
inspiration for a wonderful collection of really art-work created by Philippa
Thorne, creative director of Gone Rural.
Siphiwe Mngometulu
Siphiwe is the backbone of her homestead. She
left school after falling pregnant and began weaving
to support her child. Together, Siphiwe and her
husband had six more children. Then one day he sold all their cattle and left. He
did not return for four years.
Siphiwe had to leave her husband’s family homestead.
But with her income from Gone Rural, she
was able to start her life again; building a new
house and buying animals. Her husband now visits
a few times each year. She has forgiven him.
Gogo’ Christina Mngometulu
Known as « Gogo » or « Grandmother », Christina is the head of her family. She has been weaving since
Gone Rural began 20 years ago. Her daughter Siphiwe
and granddaughter Bonakele are weavers too.
Gogo had 12 children. She is sad so many have
passed, including several grandchildren. Her
daughters made her proud, but the boys have disappointed her. She regrets not
teaching them about HIV, although she taught them well in the ways of the home.
Bonakele
Bonakele Bonakele is Siphiwe’s first-born daughter. Like her, she left school at 16, when she became pregnant. She was depressed about this, but her daughter gave her joy. She learnt to weave from her mother and joined Gone Rural to support her child. Bonakele has a good relationship with her husband, but he does not have permanent employment. There are many ups and downs in their life.