Experience Craftsmanship with Cartotecnica Rossi imported Italian crepe paper, perfect forartistic expressions
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About the Founder — Chantell Swart
Chantell Swart is the passionate heart and visionary behind The Rustichare & Co — a purpose-driven brand with a mission far greater than beautiful products. As an animal lover and advocate for community welfare, Chantell saw a profound problem in the number of feral cats struggling without care, shelter, or support. Instead of standing on the sidelines, she chose to act.
With determination and creativity, Chantell founded The Rustichare & Co to combine her love for artful, handcrafted crepe paper products with a compassionate purpose: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of feral cats through sterilization, care, and re-homing initiatives.
Chantell’s commitment goes beyond business. Every item created and sold is part of something bigger — a way to fund real, tangible change for cats that need it most. From stray kittens to community cats living outdoors, The Rustichare & Co’s contributions help reduce suffering, promote healthier cat populations, and give deserving animals a second chance at life.
Her motivation is simple yet powerful: to sell beautiful, quality products in order to fuel compassionate action. By choosing a piece from The Rustichare & Co, you’re not just buying handcrafted goods — you’re becoming part of a community that cares, contributes, and creates impact.
Through Chantell’s leadership and the support of customers like you, hundreds of lives have been touched, transformed, and saved — one crepe paper creation at a time.
The Hands Behind the Craft: Claire Fluhr
A Feature on Cuttin Paper
We believe that every piece of art carries the soul of its creator. It is with great excitement that we showcase the work of Claire Fluhr, the visionary designer and artisan behind the Roodepoort-based studio, Cuttin Paper.
Claire’s work exists at the intersection of precision and imagination. As a specialist in artistic handicrafts, she has mastered the art of transforming simple materials into intricate, tangible stories. Her process is one of patience and passion—where every cut and fold is intentional, and every design is a reflection of her unique creative lens.
“To create by hand is to leave a fingerprint on the world.”
Based locally in Roodepoort, Claire has become a standout figure in the creative community, proving that “handicraft” is not just a hobby, but a sophisticated design discipline. When you view the gallery below, you aren’t just looking at paper and design; you are witnessing the dedication of a true maker at work.
