Which of these 10 objects will be crowned SA's Most Beautiful at the Design Indaba?

There are as many definitions of beauty as there are eyes to behold it. Francis Bacon believed, "There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion", while actress Sophia Loren thought beauty to be something you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes - "it is not something physical". Marilyn Monroe saw imperfection as beautiful.

The Design Indaba's Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) competition was initiated to facilitate discussions around beauty and the public's perception of it. Ten celebrity "influencers" are asked to nominate their favourite piece. Then the public votes on which is the most beautiful. (Cast your vote now.)

An exhibition of the top 10 objects and the stories around their designs is on at the Nightscape installation at the Design Indaba at Artscape in Cape Town until Saturday. It's also available online as a 360° video tour.

WATCH the videos below to find out more about each of the 10 objects in the running to be named MBOISA 2017

1) Butterfly Wall installation by Mark Rautenbach

Nominated by media presenter, model and entrepreneur Jo-Ann Strauss

2) Gqama Ntyatyambo painting by Loyiso Mkize

Nominated by fashion curator Alinah Seloane Missouri

3) Moroccan Magic dress by Nandi Mngoma and Inga Madyibi

4) Sculpture from the Lefa La Ntate installation by Mohau Modisakeng

Nominated by musician, author and actor Nakhane Toure

5) Sankara Rug by Nkuli Mlangeni

Nominated by stylist, writer and creative strategist Bielle Bellingham

6) Kariba trailer by Blue Forest Collective

Nominated by Artwell Nwaila

7) Rockpool Coffee Table by Caroline Vieira

Nominated by photographer Roger Ballen

8) Joe Slovo West Community Project by Kevin Kimwelle

Nominated by filmmaker and entrepreneur Hanneke Schutte

9) Indalo Backpack by Inga Gubeka

Nominated by celebrity chef Siba Mtongana

10) The Hawkers Rocking Chair by Thebe Magugu and Emile Millward

Nominated by radio presenter Arye Kellman

• This article is adapted from one originally published in The Times.