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Go proudly local at the vibrant new African Lane in Rosebank
oing local’ is so much more will feature 57 of the 114 traders per African Lane is a ‘Support Small
than trendy and woke – week on a rotational basis, to ensure Business’ concept, offering a rich diversity
‘Gespecially at the renowned compliance with Covid protocols, and of authentic and proudly African products
Rosebank Art & Craft Market where a equal opportunities for all. at affordable local prices, by artists and
brand new African Lane campaign has Mel Jeffries, Marketing Manager of traders from several African countries,
been launched to highlight the best and the Rosebank Mall, says the Rosebank including South Africa, Ghana, Congo,
brightest local arts and crafts in town, at Art & Craft Market is an important and Cameroon, Malawi, Kenya, Mali, Senegal,
‘I think I’ll get two at that price’ pricing, vibrant hub in the Rosebank community. Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
with memorable encounters with the “As with all markets, it was hit hard by “The range of art and crafts is both
talented vendors, whose passion for their the Covid-19 pandemic and the vendors beautiful and eclectic, and includes a wide
work and for people adds charm to the struggled, but the indomitable African range of ornaments, beadwork, handbags,
whole shopping experience. spirit is in full force at African Lane – and décor items, paintings, animal skins, and
African Lane brings the Rosebank Art their stunning work is gracing their stalls a variety of gifting items, each showcasing
& Craft Market into the Rosebank Mall for everyone, locals and guests, to find the talent and creativity of their crafters,”
from Fridays to Sundays, launching on something special and unique to gift or says Jeffries.
12 March and running for eight weeks, keep, to use or gaze at, but essentially to Most artists in Africa come down
located on Level 2 in the CNA, Lacoste, enjoy.” from their families; from generation to
and Le Creuset walkways. The market generation, from the grandfather to the
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