Lien van der Linde, Director and Designer of the textile design company Aardvark Studios, is a seasoned creative professional with over 30 years of experience in the arts, interior decorating, 3D sculpture, and hands-on manufacturing of art and craft products. A mother of two teenagers, she holds degrees in Theatre Crafts from Pretoria Technikon, RSA and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
As founder and director of Aardvark Studios, Lien leads a team of skilled artisans producing bespoke, locally crafted goods. The studio has excelled in interior decorating projects for several large and well-known companies in Botswana and has become recognized for its distinctive hand-printed textiles, innovative designs, and commitment to nurturing local artisans.More...