Kaross represented at the Sanlam Portait Awards 2017
The Portrait of Maria Mhlongo, one of the wonderful embroiderers involved in making Kaross magic.
This piece had been chosen as part of the Top100 portraits of the Sanlam Portait Awards 2017. This is an absolutely amazing achievement, we are so proud of the work! More photos of her work can be viewed on the Rust-en-Vrede Facebook page.
Maria's work can also be purchased directly via our online shop
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