A project about the Coloured community through furniture.

Oupa’s Klokkie

What do you call the thing you picked and where does it go? Oupa’s klokkie and it goes in my Oupa and Ouma’s sit kamer Why did you pick this furniture piece? Oupa’s klokkie is a very important piece that means a lot to us all because it was something that is around from generation […]

Dining Room Table

What do you call the thing you picked and where does it go? I call it a dining room table. It is a room I refer to as a family living area. Why did you pick this furniture piece? I picked this piece of furniture because it reminds me of a ‘real story that my […]

Brass Bed

What do you call the thing you picked and where does it go? The furniture piece I chose is a brass bed with porcelain knobs and it belongs in the bedroom. Why did you pick this furniture piece? I was browsing through some of my childhood pictures and when I saw this specific one, the […]