The Mr and Miss Rural Zimbabwe crochet competition has attracted more than 200 designers hoping to dress pageant contestants. The event happens on April 25 at the Joshua Mqabuko Statue in Bulawayo. Winners gain the chance to create outfits for the pageant finalists.
Event creator Sipho Mazibuko expressed surprise at the large turnout. She noted that crochet is making a strong comeback with impressive quality work. The competition might extend beyond the pageant, with plans for international expo participation. Mazibuko described the contest as challenging for participants who are bringing fresh creativity to this traditional craft.
Organizers divided the competition into districts so that designers represented their local areas. The six finalists from Bulawayo include Juliana Moyo, Aaliyah Hlabangana, Isabel Lennie Chirwa, Loreen Andile Theu, Cathrine Dzvene-Dziirwa, and Fiona Trish Ndlovu. Finalist Ndlovu previously earned third place at the Botswana Legacy Hook Look competition in March.
Another finalist, Isabel Chirwa, talked about her journey to the provincial finals. She plans to showcase bold colors and promote messages about empowerment and creative pride. The competition offers Zimbabwe crochet artists a platform for national recognition with potential international opportunities.
Event creator Sipho Mazibuko expressed surprise at the large turnout. She noted that crochet is making a strong comeback with impressive quality work. The competition might extend beyond the pageant, with plans for international expo participation. Mazibuko described the contest as challenging for participants who are bringing fresh creativity to this traditional craft.
Organizers divided the competition into districts so that designers represented their local areas. The six finalists from Bulawayo include Juliana Moyo, Aaliyah Hlabangana, Isabel Lennie Chirwa, Loreen Andile Theu, Cathrine Dzvene-Dziirwa, and Fiona Trish Ndlovu. Finalist Ndlovu previously earned third place at the Botswana Legacy Hook Look competition in March.
Another finalist, Isabel Chirwa, talked about her journey to the provincial finals. She plans to showcase bold colors and promote messages about empowerment and creative pride. The competition offers Zimbabwe crochet artists a platform for national recognition with potential international opportunities.
