Artisans
Patrick Maulana
My name is Patrick Maulana and I was born in Malawi. I am married and have 3 children.
I started weaving when I was in a Teacher Training College
A Catholic Missionary, an Indonesian man by the name of Brother Martin Dario who was my creative arts tutor taught me how to weave.
My dream is to set up a creative arts school where I will teach the less privileged youth, mostly orphans, this art. I am supporting my family using my skills.
I enjoy weaving because I discovered that it has the potential to make other people excited. I like making people happy when they look at my work.
Sheillah July
My name is Sheillah July, a Zimbabwean single mother of one son.
I was born in a family of 2 boys and 3 girls and I am the last born.
Because I love colours, through painting I am able to express myself. What I like most about working at W E E V is I’m able to do my hobby and earn extra money. I am saving to build a home in Zimbabwe for my son.
I wish to see myself amongst many different artists and for our painted baskets to be recognized World wide.
Nomathemba
My name is Nomathemba and I am from the Langquosi Tribe.
Nomathemba is our motivated, creative, and resourceful artisan who patiently beads her mother’s Xhosa baskets one bead at a time.