Join in early Heritage Day celebrations at Roodepoort Museum. It is also the opening of a new temporary exhibtion: "Kappies 1780-1938" The kappie is the trademark of traditional Afrikaner costume, but where did it all begin? This exhibition consists of fine examples, dating as far back as 1780, of kappies made using a needlework technique commonly known as whitework. The exhibition investigates the origin of this needlework technique as well as the social context in which it was produced. The cultural significance and symbolism that are assigned to kappies are also explored.
21 September 2008 - 31 January 2009
Where: Roodepoort Museum, Civic Centre, Christiaan de Wet road, Florida Park The Museum is open by appointment only.