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Simple, natural Christmas decor ideas for South African homes
Refreshing your Christmas tree does not mean starting again. Swap a handful of old ornaments for new ones and the whole tree feels different. Pick one colour or one material, such as glass, wood or crochet, and repeat it through the branches.
Below are five local makers whose work we pack and sell every season. Each one brings something a little different, from hand-painted baubles to wooden decorations, and all of it is made in South Africa.
5. Bushveld Craft Co: Handmade Ornaments
Bushveld Craft Co makes small batches of tree ornaments in a workshop outside Durban. Each piece is cut, painted and finished by hand, so no two are exactly the same. The silver cardinal bird is a customer favourite.
We wanted ornaments that people keep for years and hand down, not ones that end up in the bin in January.
Prices start at R119, and every piece comes in its own gift box, ready to give.
Each maker on this list was chosen for the care they put into small details. We have visited their workshops, handled the work and packed it into our own hampers. Here is what makes each one worth a place on your tree or under it. Read on and pick your favourites.
4. Pinetown Pantry Festive Treats
Pinetown Pantry fills our hampers with biscuits, nuts, preserves and chocolate made close to home. Their shortbread is baked in small trays and sold fresh, so it tastes the way it should.
If you want a hamper with a local feel, ask us for a Pantry box. We can pack it with a bottle of something for the adults and sweets for the children too.
Our best hampers are the ones where each item has a story. Ask us about any maker on this list and we will happily tell you how it is made and who made it.
Each maker on this list was chosen for the care they put into small details. We have visited their workshops, handled the work and packed it into our own hampers. Here is what makes each one worth a place on your tree or under it. Read on and pick your favourites.
3. Fynbos Lane Wreaths
Fynbos Lane specialises in wreaths and wall decor, made from dried flowers, grasses and feathers. Each piece is built on a wire frame and tied by hand, so it keeps its shape for many seasons.
The natural feather wreath is the one most people take home. It sits well on a front door or over a mantel.
Hang it indoors if your door gets full afternoon sun. A little care means it will last for years.
Each maker on this list was chosen for the care they put into small details. We have visited their workshops, handled the work and packed it into our own hampers. Here is what makes each one worth a place on your tree or under it. Read on and pick your favourites.
2. Hilltop Hampers: the Durban Gift Makers
Hilltop Hampers packs gift boxes for birthdays, weddings, new babies and thank-yous. Each box is lined with paper shred, filled by hand and tied with ribbon. Their classic Christmas hamper has been a Durban favourite for years, and they can add a card with your own message. Orders of ten or more get a discount.
Our best hampers are the ones where each item has a story. Ask us about any maker on this list and we will happily tell you how it is made and who made it.
Their boxes travel well and arrive looking neat. We deliver across Durban and Pinetown, and courier further afield in the rest of South Africa. Allow two working days.
Each maker on this list was chosen for the care they put into small details. We have visited their workshops, handled the work and packed it into our own hampers. Here is what makes each one worth a place on your tree or under it. Read on and pick your favourites.
1. Umdoni Gifts Hampers
Umdoni Gifts rounds off our list with something simple: gifts that feel personal. They make hand-painted glass baubles, crochet elves and stockings, each finished in small runs from a studio on the south coast.
People tell us they remember who gave them a gift for years. We want that memory to be a good one.
Their work suits anyone who wants a gift that is not found in every shop. Pair a bauble with a hamper, or send one on its own with a note. We keep a good range in stock at Pinetown, and we can post it anywhere in South Africa.
