![]() Price Group to join one of their in-house textile design teams. She joined the Fine and Applied Arts Department at Tshwane University of Technology, graduating with a B-Tech in Textile Design and Technology in 2012. In 2014 she was recruited by the Mr. The diversity of South Africa appealed to my senses. Shortly after this encounter, Liandra embarked on a gap year, traveling through Europe and Africa. The lecturer at the time, looked at the results of her experimental print making and said "would you ever consider a career in textiles?" Little did either of them know, how this effect my personal trajectory. The thrill of print making, had her hooked immediately. Liandra's passion for Textile Design was born in a 6th Form College art studio in Essex, just over a decade ago. ![]() Our name, The Joinery, is based on our founding principles to collaborate with artisans, designers and businesses to create designs that promote sustainability. & raise awareness of the importance of supporting local businesses that can sustain communities. Our partnerships create opportunities, contribute to economic independence We design our products to be produced by hand as much as possible so as to minimize our carbon footprint. The Joinery uses a mix of traditional techniques and high quality contemporary design. ”’Īll the products are made by local artisans and sewing co-operatives based in and around informal settlements in Cape Town – and as such its initiatives contribute directly to job creation. “We create local, sustainable products and conceptualise responsible fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles, as a way to positively contribute to furthering innovation in the textile economy, turning potential waste into something positive. The Joinery’s focus is on finding solutions to environmental and community issues through design. The Joinery is a sustainable and ethical product design and lifestyle brand.įounded by two sustainable designers and sisters in business together, Natalie and Kim Ellis. Jessica thoroughly enjoys her high teas and travelling as a result of being an expat in London, Dubai and Japan. She has walked the runway at the Hospice Night of Style 2019 in the category of women in media who are making an impact. Jessica now works with reputable companies in a variety of industries as a style expert, fashion speaker and moderator such as Country Road, Skip Fashion Exchange, FNB discussing topics such as tying the link between fashion and investments for a modern woman and presenting sustainable collections etc. She has styled covers for glossies and editorial pages of magazines such as Forbes Woman Africa, Bona magazine, Dubai based publications Emirates Woman and Harpers Bazaar Arabia. She has been in the fashion industry for over 10 years. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her fashion career took off in London and Dubai. She holds a fashion honours degree from Lisof and currently a master’s degree candidate in sustainable fashion with University of Johannesburg. She is a style expert and fashion speaker. Host of The Wardrobe Shift Podcast, former fashion editor for True Love Magazine, fashion and beauty contributor for Forbes Woman Africa. Jessica Ramoshaba is the Founder and Creative Director of Fouura, which is a sustainable styling boutique offering sustainable style solutions towards maximising and recycling their wardrobe. ![]()
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