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Porky Hefer is a South African artist, designer and activist. His designs are not just about a neat looking sofa; there is a deeper current to the work, a re-connection with the natural world.
One of the myriad starting points for Hefer's work is the weaver bird.
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These birds weave nests out of bits of vegetation and other materials.
"The Weaverbirds or Ploceidae feature mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa and build roofed nests that vary in form and material. Their name is a testament to their prowess.
Every home I have lived in has had either one or two pairs or a colony in it. Their building style is captivating and masterful and the ensuing courtship procedure captured my attention from a very early stage," says Hefer.
"My father was a keen birder and we spent many hours of my youth following and studying South Africa’s amazing bird life. We did regular ritual visits to game farms and the avians were given as much importance as the