Beautiful Things SA

The Beautiful Things Exhibition is showcasing at the G20 Social Summit at the Birchwood Conference Centre from 18 to 20 November 2025. The summit focuses on Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability, with themes centred on inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and building a capable, ethical, and developmental state.

Through this showcase, Beautiful Things continues to champion South Africa’s craft sector by elevating artisans, celebrating cultural heritage, and demonstrating the role that creative industries play in driving social and economic development.


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Beautiful Things is a flagship initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), under the custodianship of the Cultural Development Chief Directorate, that celebrates the creativity, skills, and heritage embedded in South Africa’s craft sector.

The Crafting Heritage Showcase has officially come to an end. What began as a one-week exhibition evolved into something truly special, thanks to every person who visited, purchased, shared, or simply cheered us on.

The exhibition may be closed, but your journey with us doesn’t have to end here. You can still explore and purchase these handcrafted pieces at the Beautiful Things store inside the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History in Pretoria.

Heritage lives on because you choose to support it.

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Beautiful Things is a flagship initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), under the custodianship of the Cultural Development Chief Directorate, that celebrates the creativity, skills, and heritage embedded in South Africa’s craft sector.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of Crafting Heritage: A Beautiful Things Showcase opening night at the IDC Gallery.

Your presence made the day even more special as we celebrated heritage, creativity and the extraordinary talent of our crafters. Each story shared, each piece admired, and each connection made reminds us why craft is such a powerful living legacy.

If you couldn’t be with us on the day, the exhibition remains open until 03 October 2025. We invite you to visit the IDC Gallery in Sandton to experience the showcase and the remarkable artistry on display.


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Beautiful Things is a flagship initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), under the custodianship of the Cultural Development Chief Directorate, that celebrates the creativity, skills, and heritage embedded in South Africa’s craft sector.