Sindiso khumalo biography of mahatma

Who are you and where are you based?
My name is Sindiso Khumalo, I am a fashion and textile designer based in both London and Johannesburg.

What’s your background?
I studied architecture as my first degree at th University of Cape Town, after graduating I moved to London to work for architect David Adjaye.

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Sindiso Khumalo covers simple silhouettes in geometric, art deco prints, while KLûK CGDT's opulent gowns cascade with feathers, tulle, and ribbons.

Sindiso Khumalo originally studied architecture in her hometown of Cape Town before moving to London where she worked for renowned architect David Adjaye.

A book published by SAHO and the Durban local history Museum.

She was recently awarded the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi International.

After my time at Adjaye I went onto study an MA in Textile Futures at Central St Martins.

What influences your work as a designer?
Graphics and images hugely influence my work. I’m a bit of a visual junkie, so I’m always photographing or sketching away.

This collection was heavy influenced the visual and cultural collisions that exist within Durban taxi ranks. And my next collection is looking heavily into the degradation of modernist buildings within an African context, so it really all depends on what grabs me at that moment.

Who are your favourite characters from African culture, film, literature or art?
I’m usually influenced alot by African artists and writers.