In the big world of news, we were thrilled with the coverage we recently received on ABC Channel 7 WXYZ Detroit! Becky and I were interviewed by JoAnne Purtan for her weekly special feature ‘Mom’s a Genius’. The section is called, Mom’s a Genius: Lifelong friends support South African artisans to help them fight poverty […]
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I had a great day out at the Kapula Gallery last week! The Gallery is in a large warehouse just down the road from the Kapula Candle & Ceramics Factory in Bredasdorp, South Africa. As you walk in, you are greeted with a ROIT of color! The place is full of beautiful handmade and […]
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Two days ago I was in Bredasdorp, South Africa at the Kapula Candle & Ceramics Factory. Bredasdorp is a small farming community about 2 hours outside Cape Town. I was there doing some filming for a short video about Kapula and the people who work there. In speaking with various artisans for the video, our […]
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At the start of the New Year we wanted to thank all of you that have supported us on this journey – customers, friends, family, and all of our followers! Thumbprint Artifacts grew at an astounding rate last year, doubling our previous year sales. The journey began three years ago when Kris came up with […]
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Did you know that South Africa has the longest stretching wine route in the world? It’s Route 62 – also known as the Wine Route. A beautiful two-lane road that meanders for 528 miles between Cape Town in the Western Cape, all the way to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, offering a wonderfully scenic route across […]
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Established in 1996, Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26 through 1 January each year in honor of African heritage in our country. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits”. Celebrations include songs, dances, storytelling, and a large traditional family meal that takes place on December 31st. On […]
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