There is a quietness to Frank’s home in Nyagelane Village. It's simple, peaceful. The yard is neat, with vegetables growing alongside the house and a small kitchen standing just outside. These are the familiar surroundings in which Frank lives and works, and where he spends his days when he is not on the soccer field. As he stood beside the kitchen for his photograph, the brilliant blue sky above seemed to bring the muted greys of the concrete to life. There is a sense of order, pride and quietness in the space he calls home. It is the house where...
This Women’s Month, we spent time with Evelyn and Rodah—two Kaross embroiderers and mothers whose daughters, Bokamoso and Pamela, are learners at Nkambako Primary School, one of Kaross Foundation’s partnering schools.
Their stories gave us an opportunity to look at something we don't always see at first glance: how the work of Kaross and The Kaross Foundation meet in our community.
Explore the life of Kaross embroiderer Amakulani Nukeri, where family, tradition, and craft meet. Her story moves between Nkambako and Xihoko, reflecting the rhythms of home, motherhood, and meaningful work.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to share with Trecia how her work is directly connected to the opportunity Herold now has through the Foundation. Herold gently commented, "I think she’s starting to realise how important her work is."
Hilda will be recognized as a top embroider this year, after working for Kaross for over 20 years, her skills are invaluable. She learned how to embroider from Anna Machete, who introduced her to Kaross. As well as being a top embroiderer, Hilda is a dedicated mother, grandmother, and head of her household.
The love and respect they have for one another was my first impression when I went to sit with them on their porch. Watch brought tea, while their neighbour quickly came to take their only grandchild from his grandmothers’ arms. The little baby is called Progress Mboni Diploma Nkuna. With names like that he can only have a prosperous future. He is obviously the apple of his grand parents’ eyes.
