Shweshwe Shields
Surface Pattern & Product Design

2015

Surface pattern and product design for Handmade By Me.

This design was my modern take on a more traditional "shweshwe" pattern.
"Shweshwe is a printed dyed cotton fabric widely used for traditional South African clothing. Originally dyed indigo, the fabric is manufactured in a variety of colours and printing designs characterised by intricate geometric patterns. Due to its timeless popularity, shweshwe has been described as the denim, or tartan, of South Africa."

The design consists of 2 colourways, Shweshwe Shields in Pink and Shweshwe Shields in Blue.

Products included:
Fabric, wallpaper, cushion covers, tea towels, tote bags, purses, scarves, phone covers, lampshades and hotel slippers.