Artisanal Insights

A look at the cotton crochet mats and floor pebbles made by hand for Made by Artisans — the colours available, why handmade imperfection is a feature, and the many ways customers use them across the home.

Spring is here and summer is on its way. From Plakkie flip flops and Groundcover sandals to Veldskoen Namaqualand sandals and the KARU Shloffy travel slipper — the best South African summer footwear, all handcrafted locally.

The Made by Artisans festive gift guide for 2026 — KARU slippers, Cape Lasercut coasters, Wick & Stone candles, sak.sak bags, Rigsby, PdJ aprons, and more. With manufacturing lead times and suppliers winding down end November, early ordering is everything.

15% off the full KARU sheepskin slipper range at Made by Artisans — Cape Town's original sheepskin slipper since 1968. Cosy Sheepskin, Oskie Slipper Boots, Shloffy Travel Slippers, and Cuddles Moccasins, all on sale now.

Two new sak.sak arrivals at Made by Artisans: the 'snoes.sak' luxury cord-and-fleece blanket (from R1,250) and the 'kar.sak' essential roadside safety bag for women (from R770). Both handcrafted in South Africa, available in six colours.

A gift guide for South African expats living abroad — KARU sheepskin slippers, Veldskoen, Plakkies, Groundcover boots, and sak.sak bags, all shipping internationally via TUNL to the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

Rigsby is a new addition to Made by Artisans — handcrafted bags made by artisans in Hillcrest, KZN. We're stocking two pieces: the carry-on-compliant Weekend Bag and the beeswax canvas Laptop Bag. Built to last.

Fragranced wax tablets are one of the most versatile, flame-free home fragrance tools available — and Jacqui K's hand-poured soy wax range, made in Cape Town, is a beautiful place to start. Nine scents, endless uses.

Made by Artisans has shipped 30 international orders since opening to global customers in March 2026. Fulfilled via TUNL using UPS and FedEx, we're now delivering South African handcrafted goods to customers in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

Cape Lasercut creates precision laser-cut African-inspired products from their Hout Bay studio — coasters, wall décor, Baobab trees, and more. Available with custom laser engraving for corporate gifting and bulk orders.

Looking for corporate gifts that are proudly South African, custom-brandable, and genuinely memorable? Made by Artisans offers bulk gifting solutions including laser-cut coasters, handcrafted aprons, branded bags, and more — all locally made.

Groundcover has been handcrafting leather footwear and accessories in the KZN Midlands since 1990. A family business with a remarkable story, a meticulous process, and shoes that only get better with age.

Envirokid is a proudly South African artisanal toy brand, handcrafted in Cape Town by founder Tessa Graham. Discover their story, their values, and the beautifully designed toys that encourage outdoor play, creativity, and a love of nature.

Made by Artisans now accepts ChipIn — the South African group gifting platform that lets your friends and family pool together to buy you something you actually want. Here's how it works.

Veldskoen and Plakkie — two proudly South African brands under one roof. Discover the rich history of the vellie, how Veldskoen reimagined an ancient shoe for the modern world, and why Plakkie's beach-named flip flops have become a local favourite.

Kiani creates beautifully handcrafted, Montessori-inspired activity boards for babies and toddlers, made in Cape Town. Discover the story behind the brand and explore their range of animal character boards — Ellie, Wally, Shelly, and Hugo.

KARU has been handcrafting premium sheepskin slippers in Cape Town since 1968. Discover the story behind South Africa's finest slipper brand and explore their full range — from the iconic Cosy to the travel-ready Shloffy.

Discover sak.sak — a proudly South African bag brand with clever Afrikaans naming and a bag for every occasion. Shop the full range at Made by Artisans.

PdJ is a proudly South African atelier handcrafting premium leather, canvas, and wood products in Brackenfell. From their bestselling canvas apron to hand-carved wooden saucers, every piece is built to last and gets better with age.

Wondering about the difference between KARU's wool and sheepskin slipper versions? Learn about the materials, construction, and feel of each to choose the perfect pair for you.

Exciting news! Made by Artisans now ships internationally to multiple countries. Discover how to shop our curated selection of South African artisanal products from anywhere in the world.

Discover our premium range of sheepskin and wool slippers from KARU, Groundcover, and Veldskoen. With winter approaching and production lead times increasing, now is the perfect time to find your ideal pair.

Learn how to use Courier Guy's convenient Locker service for 24/7 parcel collection. Perfect if you're not home during the day or live in a hard-to-reach location.