Leading artists and designers at TUNGA STUDIO has fused ideas and expert craftmanship to bring about this new, and wonderful concept - transfigured humanity closely intertwined with nature. This woman strides through centuries taking the beautiful icons of nature, to adorn herself. Feathers, shells, flowers, stars and constellations. On her hips is strung a money belt which will allow her to touch every
country in the world. Renaissance Woman, leaves us with a deep and sacred Africa Vision.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Happiness is an Umbrella
PHILISIWE MDLULI proudly displays her beautiful hand embroidered umbrella. PHILISIWE is the only artist at TUNGA STUDIO that has mastered
the intricate skill of umbrella embroidery. The circle of trees laden with fruit and flowers, energizes the poetic power of an indigenous cosmology. Trees in evolution will sustain generation upon generation of man and beast. Thank you PHILISIWE for reminding us to live humbly and respectfully honouring the ways of MOTHER EARTH.
Euphorbia Ingens
Living in the Mkunduze area, Nomusa Myeza knows the Euphorbia Ingens very closely. The tall succulent grows up to form a massive single crown. The roots are eaten by porcupines and cane rats. The sap is very poisonous, causing blistering, possible blindness if dropped in the eye and causes allergic reactions. Nomusa has embroidered the tree, surrounded by animals. The black Rhino is the only animal that eats the
Euphorbia Ingens.