Beheld Places South African Craft on the Milan Design Stage

Beheld Places South African Craft on the Milan Design Stage

A diverse group of six people are sitting around a table in a well-lit conference room. They are engaged in a discussion, with laptops and papers on the table.

In April 2026, Beheld founders Alan Hayward and Garreth van Niekerk curated a South African craft presentation for SaloneSatellite in Milan, forming part of the international Skilled Craftsmanship + Innovation exhibition. The presentation brought together leading South African makers across ceramics, beadwork, weaving, textiles and object design, positioning local craft as a contemporary, intelligent and globally relevant design language.

In April 2026, Beheld founders Alan Hayward and Garreth van Niekerk curated a South African craft presentation for SaloneSatellite in Milan, forming part of the international Skilled Craftsmanship + Innovation exhibition. The presentation brought together leading South African makers across ceramics, beadwork, weaving, textiles and object design, positioning local craft as a contemporary, intelligent and globally relevant design language.

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