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About Us ~ in short
Original T-Bag Designs (Founded in 1999) is a social enterprise that create jobs and manufactures world class unique handmade products from recycled and repurposed used teabags for the local and global markets. Our workshop in Hout Bay employs previously unemployed people from the local townships to create a range of functional art decorated with recycled teabags.
These unique gifting products turn tea bags into works of art. We strive to create sustainable arts and crafts for homeware and decor. The tea bags are dried, emptied, ironed then painted by the T-Bag Designs artists – each one is unique. These miniature works of art are then applied to stationery, wooden trays, coasters, fabric items, wall decor and more.
The enterprise dual mission is to provides employment and stability for a group of previously disadvantaged people in the Hout Bay area and contribute to reduction of urban waste through recycling used teabags.
OUR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
- We repurpose +/- 7000 teabags monthly.
- We have created 16 jobs post Covid19
- Our staff compliment is 85% single mothers who need a stable income.
- We offer basic medical support to staff.
Our Video Story
Learn about our group of original artists using discarded T-Bags to make unique items. Our PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE aspirations are showcased in our updated video below.
Shop Locations
After the pandemic we reopened in;
HOUT BAY FACTORY WORKSHOP: Shop 1 Pam Arlene, Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town (Next to Altron Garage).
CAPE TOWN WATERFRIONT : V&A Watershed in Cape Town (Next to the Aquarium)
T-Bag Workshop Tour (Painting Activity coming soon)
To showcase our artists and crafter works, we offer a workshop tour and a hot cup of tea at our Hout Bay workshop. The tour experience includes a short overview video and takes 30 -45 minutes to complete, while our friendly hosting team will guide the tour.
This tour is like no other as it offers a unique and unforgettable experience that shows our ability to make positive changes through art and crafts in our community. at our premises. Come join us for a cup of tea and we promise to use a new t-bag! If you are in a rush just pop by to hear our story in 5 minutes or more on how we are changing our shared environment and lives in our community!
Hout Bay (Workshop & Shop)
We have a workshop in Hout Bay where visitors can take a tour and buy some products from a small store at the location.
Address:
Shop 1, Pam Arlene Place,
Main Road
Hout Bay
7806
Cape Town
V&A Watershed (Shop)
We have a stall inside the Watershed building at the V&A Waterfront where you can find a range of our products.
Address:
Shop 107 inside the V&A Watershed,
Dock Road
V&A Waterfront
8000
Cape Town