3 minute read
SHOP LOCAL-ish
The most unique local lifestyle brands and products that will guide, motivate and inspire you to express your identity.
EKIPA
Genuine silver jewellery with accents of springbok and Nguni hide, as well as ostrich shell and bovine bone characterise the selection at Ekipa Gold Design. For thirteen years, master goldsmith Grit Böttcher has been handcrafting the rings, pendants, bangles, brooches and earrings of Ekipa’s range. Precious and semiprecious stones are presented uncut, highlighting Grit’s love for Namibia’s rugged nature. Expect to stand out while wearing Ekipa – this jewellery is for the bold and eccentric.
Available at the Namibia Craft Centre in Windhoek
DESERT BOHO
The ancient Arab craft of Macrame has recently re-emerged among fans of interior design and handiwork. Desert Boho is your local plug for the art of knotting long strands into decorative plant and wall hangings, clutch bags, keychains and coasters. The list goes on to include curtain tie-backs, bookmarks and even dummy clips for the little ones. Anything that can be imagined as macrame: Desert Boho can bring it to life. They even take special requests for the Pinterest obsessed, the most recent being a bunch of decorative chair covers specially made for a wedding.
Instagram: @desertbohonam
CARDS BY ADELE
More often than not, the card is just as important as the gift itself. What’s better than receiving a present with a lovely message that can be cherished for years? Cards by Adele specialises in beautifully crafted cards, ranging from birthday and engagement to wedding and get well soon. Adele lovingly creates each card individually. Each comes with an envelope and often includes a three-dimensional element. If you can’t find what you're looking for in her adorable racks at PARTED hair and Ferreira's Garden Centre, Adele custom-makes them too. You’ll never again leave a gift unaccompanied by a Card by Adele!
Instagram: @cards_by_adele
WOODBURNING ART BY SONJA
Personalised gifts are always well received, especially when they are practical too. Sonja Kilian is a photographer, with a side hustle of creating unique designs burned into wood. From cheese boards and trinket bowls to clocks and cutting planks, Sonja can burn just about anything onto it, be it a name or a quote in a decorative font – or even exceptionally detailed drawings. Woodburning Art by Sonja is the gifting solution we have been waiting for!
