214 > two months ago, I launched my textile range, which at the moment consists of a 100% pure merino wool and mohair blend made into cushion covers and throws. The process of creating these articles started from spinning the wool to dyeing it into different vibrant colours and then I played with different techniques like knitting, crocheting and felting. Soon I will also be launching a range of prints for home furnishings. D > IMISO certainly reflects a variety of styles and products. Do you as a team discuss future styles, colours and possible products and trends and then allow for individual interpretations of these or do you rather see IMISO as a studio space within which different individuals produce what they feel like producing? AD > Zizi and Andile are the designers of IMISO, so we get to produce anything our hearts desire. Out of those, the group analyse, discuss and dissect the individual products or concepts and then decide which ideas or products are in keeping with the original IMISO concept and business motto. D > Tell us more about the uniqueness of IMISO as a business. What does each member bring to the creative pot that makes IMISO Ceramics so successful? AD > Basically I have my own team and Zizi has her own team but we do interchange the guys whenever necessary. We encourage and teach the team how to design and emphasise the importance to explore colour, texture and form so
Pinch bowl range.
Afrocasso range.