During Paris Design Week 2025, Vuna Africa exhibited with the Indalo Crafts Collective, presenting Tihlangu tekukhanya; a sculptural candleholder series hand-carved with Mnqobi Mnisi from Swazi soapstone. The show explored the theme of regeneration, reimagining cultural symbols of protection into contemporary objects of light, peace, and renewal.

At 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, Vuna Africa showcased the Tihlangu tekukhanya candleholder range under the Indalo Crafts Collective. Created in collaboration with Eswatini sculptor Mnqobi Mnisi, the collection reflected the festival’s “Keep It Real” theme; celebrating authenticity, material honesty, and slow craftsmanship through hand-carved soapstone forms that bridge ritual and modern living.

A cross-border showcase connecting artisans from Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Africa, Threads That Bind celebrates the shared heritage of African design through handcrafted objects, weaving stories of culture, sustainability, and creative exchange. Vuna Africa will also join the Pecha Kucha session at the French Institute, sharing our journey in material storytelling and artisan collaboration, alongside live workshops and a curated pop-up store.