The well-known quote “one man’s trash is one other man’s treasure” has turn into a significant a part of the existence of Nicolene Kautjituavi (49).
The self-employed entrepreneur’s every day survival consists of redecorating empty bottles and turning them into masterpieces which she sells to make a dwelling. Born in Windhoek and at present based mostly at Gobabis, Kautjituavi began her small inventive enterprise in 2016 wherein she upcycles glass bottles, turning them into items of house decor.
Via this endeavour, Kautjituavi says she is ready to earn an earnings to financially help herself, her household and purchase provides.
She usually sells her merchandise at commerce festivals, expos and native commerce markets. Kautjituavi says this additionally gives a platform to do one thing good, by recycling glass bottles. She is especially happy to have the ability to discover a solution to re-use glass bottles in order that they don’t simply lie round as waste. “I usually use glass bottles corresponding to wine and cider bottles, which I gather at a neighborhood bar. Firstly, I might clear them after which beautify them into lovely distinctive house ornamental objects,” Kautjituavi says. Kautjituavi makes use of varied craft supplies, together with wool, rope, craft paper, glitter and different supplies she buys at a craft store. “I often make my very own designs or I make them based on my purchasers’ request. My prospects are largely vacationers from Germany and America.
This makes me very happy with myself as my distinctive merchandise are reaching different nations. Ladies from my group and different elements of the nation usually additionally purchase from me,” she says. Kautjituavi says she is at present laborious at work sharing her data and expertise with others. She believes within the significance of giving again and being an inspiration to others. “I’m planning to begin arts and craft afternoon lessons for ladies, unemployed youth and first faculty pupils she says.
One buyer, Sally van Zyl, says Kautjituavi’s DIY bottle crafts are the cutest methods to repurpose glass vessels.
She says Kautjituavi’s items add aesthetic enchantment to her house. “The bottles can add a novel, rustic and vibrant contact to any space. I like the thought to reuse and recycle supplies that may in any other case go to waste. Utilizing glass bottles on this means generally is a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. She will be able to beautify any theme that can make your space be extra pleasant and peaceable. I hope extra folks would study from her and do one thing that may assist convey an earnings for them. That is one thing that conjures up others,” Van Zyl says. Kautjituavi says you will need to remember that when utilizing glass bottles, security needs to be thought-about. She says the bottles needs to be positioned in a means that they received’t fall over and trigger damage or injury to folks or property.
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