Episode 2: A Story of Resilience out of Colonization with South African Shweshwe Fabrics

Send us Fan MailJoins us as we learn about the colonial history of Shweshwe fabric and the complex, fabulous story of resilience of this South African fabric. This parent company does the trifecta of sustainability with social, economic and environmental projects steeped into their business model. Driven by her passion for the beautiful creativity of South Africa, Céleste Compion aims to teach more people about it, by importing and distributing Three Cats Shweshwe to North America. Shweshwe, often called the “tartan" of South Africa, is a heritage fabric with a fascinating social justice story. Noted within this episode: Da Gama Fabrics: www.dagama.co.zaPoppi dolls: I did a pretty extensive search into locating contact information for this project, but did not turn up anything concrete. If you know how to find these dolls, please let us know! Kekfesto: Wikipedia You can find Meerkat Shweshwe in the following locations: Website: www.meerkatshweshwe.comSocial Media handles: Instagram: Meerkat Shweshwe Facebook: Meerkat Shweshwe Twitter: mtshweshwe How to find your host, Bridget O'Flaherty: You can join the sustainability community at  www.bridgetoflaherty.com. There you will find a newsletter, memberships, courses, resources and supplies.You can find Bridget on Social MediaInstagram: @thesustainablequilterFacebook: @thesustainablequilterYoutube: Bridget O'Flaherty The Sustainable QuilterMusic Credit: Thanks to Isaac Matthews for his incredible talent.You can find and follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid for more of his music. Support the showFollow Bridget O'Flaherty @bridgetoflahertycreates on Instagram and @bridgetoflahertycreates on Facebook. You can find her online at www.bridgetoflaherty.comThanks to Isaac Matthews for creating the music, follow him on Instagram @isaacmatthewsguitar