Veteran ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu and German premium car manufacturer BMW have teamed up again after a 25 year sabbatical. BMW gave Esther creative freedom with the interior their latest 7 series Individual. Esther Mahlangu embellished the interior in an understated yet distinctive Ndebele pattern to the 7 series wooden internal trims. The exclusive 7 series has since been sold in a private auction with profits donated to the charity project.
Images courtesy of BMW Blog
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