Kulani Collective

Kulani Collective Kulani Collective was born from a shared vision of bringing local artists together to collaborate, educate & empower others with invaluable skills in the arts.

We offer community mentorship programs as well as one-day craft workshops to the public.

Introducing the Journey Collection. Our beautiful new collection of handcrafted leather and fabric blended bags, created...
04/08/2026

Introducing the Journey Collection.

Our beautiful new collection of handcrafted leather and fabric blended bags, created in collaboration with the incredibly talented TC Maila.

Each piece combines carefully selected fabrics with quality vegetable-tanned leather to create timeless pieces designed for everyday use. Every stitch reflects the care, craftsmanship, and creativity that go into making products that are made to last.

At Kulani Collective, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. By working alongside skilled artisans and creative entrepreneurs, we're building opportunities that celebrate exceptional craftsmanship while creating meaningful livelihoods.

This is more than a bag.

It's a story of people, partnership, and purpose.

✨ Available now exclusively through Kulani Collective on pre-order.
Send us a message to place your order for yourself, your lodge, or your store!

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.

Our silent auction is officially live ✨To place a bid online, simply comment below with: • The basket number (1–5) • You...
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. 🤍

So many have journeyed to the Okavango…but have you ever connected with its source?Join us for a curated evening as we l...
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.

As Kulani Collective has grown and evolved over the past few years, we’ve been reflecting on the moments that quietly sh...
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.

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