Sololo Jah Mafu

We met Sololo Jah Mafu today for the first time. 

He crafts beautiful leather sandals and bags. Everything is handmade and hand-stitched.

And his smile is as infatuating as his products. 

He sells his products on the Mdantsane Hi-Way market.

We love his products because they have that real handmade unique look. 

They have soul !

Solo is one of many talented artists in Mdantsane.

With more support and more capital we could imagine him develop a line of great leather accessories for men and women. What South Africa needs is more support for the individual craftsmen and artists. 

There are many programs for crafts associations and groups but very few for individuals.

Sololo Jah Mafu is another example of someone who has developed a skill and is able to take it to another level. And we hope he will.

People are active and innovative in Mdantsane!