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...