David Ballam - Aloe 03 RareFinds Proper drainage gives their roots

Proper drainage gives their roots room to breathe

famed for their round openwork stools and tables — each carved by hand from a single tree-trunk stump

Each items is slightly different as they are handmade

Possibly the most recognizable form of indigo cloth from West Africa

Designs are as varied as the regions they come from

David Ballam - Aloe 03 RareFinds Proper drainage gives their rootsDavid Ballam was born and schooled in Johannesburg, South Africa. He first attended university in Cape Town but later moved to Rhodes University in the Eastern Cape. He was introduced to the camera by Obie Oberholzer and in 2004 gained his Fine Art Degree with Honours in photography. David returned to Johannesburg and after several years experience in the commercial world of photography he reverted his attention back to his Fine Art roots. Intrigued