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What happened to Carrol Boyes?
Iconic artist and designer Carrol Boyes has died at the age 65 following a year-long battle with cancer. Boyes was the founder and CEO of the world-renowned Carrol Boyes retailer in Cape Town. She founded her home décor company in 1991 and her products are available in over 30 countries around the world.
What is so special about Carrol Boyes?
Carrol Boyes was a fine arts graduate with a major in sculpture from the University of Pretoria. She had a special talent for taking relatively plain and unadventurous traditional utensils and transforming them into sculptured collectable items.
When did Carrol Boyes pass away?
August 14, 2019
Carrol Boyes/Date of death
Who is Carol Boyce?
Carrol Boyes was a South African artist, businesswoman, and former teacher that is best known as the founder of the Carrol Boyes Kitchen and eating utensil design company….
| Carrol Boyes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Died | 14 August 2019 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | sculpting, University of Pretoria |
What killed Carrol Boyes?
Carrol Boyes/Died
Who runs Carrolboyes?
Both Boyes’s step-daughters Kim Jackson-Meltzer and Martine Jackson-Clotz are creative directors in the business, which the 65-year old Boyes, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness, has built from the ground.
How do you clean Carrol Boyes Pewter?
What do you clean pewter with? It is best to use a pewter cleaning cream to clean your pewter items. Polish them with a non abrasive cloth such as a silver cleaning cloth. Our aluminium cleaning paste also works well on pewter items.
What did Carrol Boyes use as inspiration for her work?
The story of Boyes is a simple one that started in 1991, rooted in the love of creating beautiful things – Boyes decided to make her passion her job and began using her unique creative flair not just for herself but for others to admire too.
What is Carrol Boyes made of?
Carrol Boyes cutlery is made from either pewter or stainless steel: Pewter is a soft alloy comprising tin, antimony and trace elements of copper. Pewter cutlery must never be put in the dishwasher. Stainless steel is a combination of steel, chrome and nickel.
Is Carol Boyes still alive?
Deceased (1954–2019)
Carrol Boyes/Living or Deceased
Can Carrol Boyes go in dishwasher?
Carrol Boyes cutlery is made from either pewter or stainless steel: Stainless steel cutlery can be put in the dishwasher.
How do you polish Carrol Boyes?
a) You can use any metal polish, preferably in a cream form, apply and rub vigorously until the shine returns. This may need extensive rubbing if the products have been tarnished by dishwasher detergents. We also sell Carrol Boyes pewter cream and aluminium paste in all our stores.
Who was Carrol Boyes and what did she do?
Carrol Boyes was the founder, creator and CEO of the Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd retailer in Cape Town. She was an iconic South African designer and her brand has deftly crafted a coveted and high-end product range of upmarket home and lifestyle items. Carrol passed away in August 2019 after a brief illness.
When did Carrol Boyes die in South Africa?
By the time of her death the company had grown to 45 outlets across South Africa with her products sold in 51 countries. ^ Palm, Kaylynn (16 August 2019). “Renowned SA artist Carrol Boyes has died”. ewn.co.za. ^ a b c d “Carrol Boyes wanted her brand to live on ‘long after I’m gone’.
Where can I buy Carrol Boyes in the world?
The Carrol Boyes products are associated with style and finesse and are available throughout South Africa, and in over 30 other countries around the world. The designs are inimitable and unique, succeeding in putting South Africa on the design map.
What does Carrol Boyes Pty Ltd stand for?
Today, Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd is a multi-cultural organisation that supports gender empowerment both within and out of its infrastructure. The company’s ethos is driven by a sincere commitment to the betterment and welfare of individuals in the community and workplace.