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Anna our dear Anna, a local artisan who showcases her incredible craftsmanship on our online store, www.localislekkerza.co.za as well as in our brick-and-mortar store in the Artisanal Crafters Shed #3 ,Unit 11, at Prison Break Market – Crn. Main &, 10 MacMillan Road, Lachlan Rd, Glenferness AH, Midrand, 2191, Gauteng, South Africa.

Anna had been a part of the yarn industry for many years before something life-changing happened – Lockdown. Her store, Mad Knitter, closed down and Anna had to take up employment at another yarn shop. But then somehow this same passion is reignited again! “I work at a yarn store and every day is a joy to go to work. Being surrounded by something you love makes the world a better place.”  Working with crafts always lifts her spirit no matter what life throws at her because crafting rejuvenates both body and soul.

Charlene contacted Anna in 2021, looking for someone who could knit, or crochet locally-made goodies for Local Is Lekker ZA.  After some research, she called Anna, and they just clicked from day one. Orders keep Anna busy, and the skills at working with her hands come naturally to her, watching society slowly move back towards an appreciation of this kind of thing makes everyone feel excited and motivated!

When Anna needed a new creative project to do, she gave felting little robots a try. “I made one and my Boyfriend loved it so much. So when Local is Lekker ZA asked for some samples of my work, I sent them the robot I made and they fell in love with the robot, now called Bobot”. Since then, Local is Lekker ZA has seen all sorts of projects come across their desk from Anna—including colorful felt Robots, sensory Bobots, sensory books, a sensory cube, and mohair crochet teddy bears. We see Anna as one of the members of this lovely team at Local is Lekker ZA and we’re happy to offer her talents to so many wonderful customers here in South Africa!

I love getting crafty, making something out of nothing really fills me with joy. I’m very passionate about what I do. “

– Anna

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