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NURU African Collective Showroom is a dynamic platform dedicated to showcasing the breadth and depth of African creativity, craftsmanship, and design, its highly anticipated launch taking place during this spectacular soirée at Mutual Heights, Cape Town’s Art Deco landmark, coinciding with the opening of Art and Furniture weeks and the release of House and Leisure Volume 16 (Play). Co-hosted by House and Leisure and Lezanne Viviers, the gathering created a space for heritage and contemporary design to intersect, celebrating a diverse collective of designers, artists, and artisans.

The showroom serves as a curated hub for Africa’s finest creative minds, featuring fashion designers such as Daisie Jo, IAMISIGO, Viviers, The Bam Collective, and Kat van Duinen, alongside leading design studios like Wiid Design, Arrange Studio, and Edition Verso. Expanding into the realms of art and ceramics, NURU also presents works by Marlene Steyn, Lezanne Viviers, Lukhanyo Mdingi, and Gabrielle Kruger, among others. Accessories, from hats by Crystal Birch to jewelry by Adele Dejak, add to the immersive experience, further enriched by artisanal fragrances from Gozdava 1590 and Saint d’Ici. More than just a showroom, NURU is a bridge between creators and collectors, celebrating the synergy of tradition and innovation, sustainability and luxury, all within an environment designed to inspire. Supported by partners such as Local Studio, Studio Botanicus, and Studio H, NURU is not only a showcase but a movement – one that champions the future of African design on the global stage.