Get 'Crafted' at Decorex

 Ndidi Ekubia, one of the must see designer-makers on our Cockpit Trail, will be showing new work with 'Crafted' this year at Decorex - the interior design show for professionals.

 Entering its second year, 'Crafted', is a valuable mentoring programme which matches craft makers with leaders from the luxury sector, the aim of the programme is to provide the maker with support and industry knowledge in order for their craft business to grow and flourish. One of six participants this year, Ndidi Ekubia will be showing her new 'Heart upon my sleeve' vase at this year's event. The piece ebbs and flows in various directions, inspired by African patterns and organic natural forms. www.crafteduk.org

Ndidi's pieces are made using traditional silversmithing techniques that require the beating of sheet metal over steel and wooden forms. The process of creating these sensual forms is a rhythmical mesmerising scene of tools pushing the metal to its limit, emphasising the fluid vitality of each form. Each piece exposes an emotional response to the material, each on a unique blend of order and chaos. www.ndidiekubia.com

 To visit Ndidi at Decorex, go to Royal Hospital Chelsea on the Tuesday 28 September from 1-7pm. Decorex is open to trade customers from 26-29 September.

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See craft at its best this London Design Festival. Follow the Cockpit Trail to discover the festival's handmade highlights master-crafted by leading designer-makers from our incubators. Print out our map http://www.cockpitarts.com/docs/the-cockpit-trail.pdf and collect 5 stamps from the featured Cockpit designer-makers at the festival to get a free pass to our renowned Christmas Open Studios this year. On 26-28 November (Holborn) and 3-5 December (Deptford) - you can see behind the scenes and buy work direct from 165 leading designer-makers. www.cockpitarts.com