Carole Nevin started painting textiles from her garage in 1993. It all started with a desire to earn a good living doing something creative and contributing to poverty alleviation in South Africa. The business grew into a family business and this is the solid foundation on which it rests. They now employ 40 people. The people that work for them are vital to the success of the business. Everything is hand painted/printed and handmade, therefore very labour intensive.
They are very proud to have the opportunity to train and employ many previously disadvantaged individuals both locals as well as from other African countries, many of whom come from a local squatter camp. They have a policy of job creation and training especially for unskilled or semi-skilled workers and in their way they contribute to redressing the ills of the past regime and poverty in Africa.
For Carole Nevin, the most exciting part of the business lies in design and product development. They produce everything themselves and are proud to be 100% Proudly South African.
Table Runner by Carole Nevin
Check out some of her products:
Table Runner
Placemats
Napkins
Throw Pillows