05 June 2017

A monthly city-wide cultural experience focusing on food, art and creativity, First Thursdays is a regular fixture on the bustling Cape Town nightlife scene.

This month, one of the Travel Depot’s vendors hosted an incredible headwrapping workshop for visitors. Amiti design collective put together the event because their beautiful Yisaka wax-print scarves have become a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike.

Founded by photographer and designer Michelle Oberholzer, the Yisaka brand name derives its origins from the Zulu word isaka, meaning sack. Michelle also designs wax-print shift dresses.

She explains, “Yisaka is quite a lifestyle brand for me.” She started wearing headscarves when she returned to Cape Town after living in London and would ask people to teach her how to wrap them properly. She has since become passionate about this African artform.

Visitors enjoyed a glass of wine courtesy of Groot Constantia and nibbled on snacks while they waited for the workshop to begin.

Michelle demonstrated three different headwrap styles, using her own scarves. The participants all got to wrap scarves under her careful guidance.

Interested in owning one of your own? You can buy Yisaka scarves and shift dresses at Amiti design collective, located at the Travel Depot. Keep an eye on the Travel Depot’s Facebook and Twitter pages for information about future events.

How to get there

The Travel Depot is located at the City Sightseeing ticket office at 81 Long Street, Cape Town (stop 5). Pop in before hopping on or hopping off your red bus tour.

Purchase your bus tickets online, at the stop ticket office or from your bus driver and don’t forget to share your pictures with us!