The Abakwetha blanket is worn during the Xhosa initiation ritual marking the passage from boyhood to manhood.The red stripe on this blanket symbolises blood and recognises the wearer’s successful transition to manhood. After the ritual is complete the blanket is burnt to signify the end...

Thando Mahlangu’s blanket design was inspired by his mother’s traditional Ndebele paintings and beadwork and is the culmination of AmaNdebele designs, seen through the generations. It brings together the past and the present.The colours used are not only the traditional Ndebele colours, but are...

Sophie has exhibited her work both locally and internationally. She is an Innibos National Craft Award winner for her beadwork and has created mural art designs at local centres such as KwaMhlanga Police Station, Kagiso Water Park and a restaurant in KwaMhlanga. She has...

Sophie has exhibited her work both locally and internationally. She is an Innibos National Craft Award winner for her beadwork and has created mural art designs at local centres such as KwaMhlanga Police Station, Kagiso Water Park and a restaurant in KwaMhlanga. She has...

The Ibhidi blanket is based on the Ndebele pattern and available in the black and red colour.  This blanket is usually worn by married women.Size 155 x 165 cm90% acrylic and 10% poly cotton Wash Care Instructions: Gentle washDo not bleachDo not ironDry cleanableDo not...

This Xhosa blanket is traditionally used to wrap the body for burial. It is occasionally used during the initiation ceremony.The Ingcawe has a whipped edge whereas the Tribal Black Stipe has an open selvedge to which the family of the deceased will attach a...

The Ndebele-Tweleni blanket is based on the Umbhalo design with a classic Ndebele designed border on the top and bottom. Available in two colours - Umbhalo stripe with a black border and Umbhalo stripe with a natural border.90% acrylic and 10% poly-cottonSize: 160cm x 150...

The Ndebele-Tweleni blanket is based on the Umbhalo design with a classic Ndebele designed border on the top and bottom. Available in two colours - Umbhalo stripe with a black border and Umbhalo stripe with a natural border.90% acrylic and 10% poly-cottonSize: 160cm x...

The Nu Kelly rug has the same design on both the face and the reverse. Warm and cosy for winter, the Nu Kelly is 100% acrylic, durable and therefore is suitable for, home, travel and outdoors for picnics and adventure too.  Wash Care Instructions:Gentle...

The Nu Kelly rug has the same design on both the face and the reverse. It is 100% acrylic, durable and therefore is suitable for travelling as well as picnics. Wash Care Instructions:Gentle washDo not bleachDo not ironDry cleanableDo not tumble dry

This Xhosa blanket is traditionally used to wrap the body for burial. It is occasionally used during the initiation ceremony.Tribal Black Stipe has an open selvedge to which the family of the deceased will attach a binding and add embroidery depicting the person’s life...

The Ukhamba blanket is also known as the Ibhidi blanket.Size 155 x 165 cm 90% acrylic and 10% poly cottonWash Care Instructions: Gentle washDo not bleachDo not ironDry cleanableDo not tumble dryWe recommend that it be air dryed, naturally

The Aranda Whitney is a Xhosa blanket used in a variety of traditional ceremonies.Composition: 55% acrylic, 40% polyester and 5% cotton.Wash Care Instructions:Gentle washDo not bleachDo not ironDry cleanableDo not tumble dryRecommend blanket to be air dried naturallyKeep away from fire