Kulani Collective

15/05/2026

Last night's launch of the Lisima handmade basket .

Thank you to Frances Potter for travelling to Hoedspruit to share her stories on the work of the artisans. We had a successful online auction hosted by Mike Grover and a brief visual presentation, all in all a most enjoyable evening under the giant fig tree.

Thank you to the staff of The NeighbourHoed, Safari Wines and to Angi Ellett from for all her hard work in making this the success story it is fast becoming.

You can visit The Art House and view the work that is currently on display.

14/05/2026

Our silent auction is officially live ✨

To place a bid online, simply comment below with: • The basket number (1–5) • Your bid amount

Example: “Basket 3 – R850”

All proceeds support the ongoing work of Kulani Collective and the incredible artisans behind these pieces. 🤍

30/04/2026

So many have journeyed to the Okavango…
but have you ever connected with its source?

Join us for a curated evening as we launch the Lisima Handmade Basket Collection — woven at the source lakes of the Okavango Delta.

Enjoy a wine tasting by , followed by a storytelling session sharing the origins of these pieces, and a live auction of selected baskets, celebrating the hands behind each one.

📍 The Art House @ The NeighbourHoed, Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit

📅 14 May 2026
⏰ 5PM

RSVP to reserve your seat.

24/04/2026

At Kulani Collective, everything begins with people.

With hands learning new skills.
With craft taking shape.
With small moments that grow into something more.

Over time, those moments become livelihoods.
They become opportunities.
They become impact.

This is the work we are continuing to build.

If you’ve been following our journey and would like to be part of what comes next, you can support us through our BackaBuddy campaign — follow the link below:
https://backabuddy.co.za/campaign/rural-makers-training-market-access

Every contribution helps us grow this work further.

20/04/2026

As Kulani Collective has grown and evolved over the past few years, we’ve been reflecting on the moments that quietly shaped what it is today.

This was one of them.

Before there were structured programmes or defined pathways, there was simply a willingness to begin — to share skills, to sit together, and to create.

In a home setting, with just three women, we started with a sewing course. No big plans. No expectations. Just the belief that something meaningful could grow from small, intentional steps.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

That belief still sits at the heart of Kulani.

Because every piece, every skill, and every opportunity begins the same way —
with hands, with time, and with the decision to start.

18/03/2026

There is something powerful that happens when craft becomes more than just making — when it becomes livelihood, identity, and opportunity.

Over the past few years, Kulani Collective has been working alongside rural artisans and makers across Limpopo and the Greater Kruger region — walking a journey of growth together.

We are now at a pivotal moment.

A moment to deepen skills.
A moment to strengthen what is being built.
A moment to expand traceability and storytelling — so that every piece carries the story of the person and place behind it.

This next chapter is about growing something that is sustainable, meaningful, and rooted in people.

We’ve launched a BackaBuddy campaign to help us step into this next phase.

If you would like to be part of this journey, you can support or share using the link below 🤍

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/rural-makers-training-market-access

Across rural communities in Limpopo and the Greater Kruger region, there are extraordinary makers whose skills have often been passed down through ge...

07/10/2025

Such a privilege for our team to be a part of this training!

22/07/2025

We are so proud to be part of this programme with The Timbavati Foundation and Indalo Inclusive South Africa - and to have them flying our flag in incredible places! Well done to everyone involved! ❤️