Ithemba: Fine Art & Home Decor from Southern Africa

In local tradition, the protea flower represents change and hope.   It is easy to see why it is South Africa's national flower.  These beaded prote...

These beaded proteas are hand crafted in Kwa-Zulu Natal by local Zulu tribesmen and women.  Approximately 18"L

These Zulu custom beaded sugar spoons are beautiful! Perfect wedding or house warming gift!  Zulu women are known for their exquisite bead work.  T...

These Zulu custom beaded salad servers are beautiful! Perfect wedding or house warming gift!  Zulu women are known for their exquisite bead work.  ...

These traditional Zulu bangles are made with hundreds of small traditional colorful beads.  These bangles are hand made by Zulu tribal women in Sou...

These Lily Flower are hand beaded in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa by local artisans.  These beautiful, beaded flowers are the perfect a...

These beaded beauties are hand made by Simba, born in Zimbabwe, his hope for a better life brought him and his family to South Africa.  Made with w...

These beaded beauties are hand made by Simba, born in Zimbabwe, his hope for a better life brought him and his family to South Africa.  Made with w...

These beaded proteas are hand crafted in Kwa-Zulu Natal by local Zulu Tribesmen and women.   Approximately 18"L 

This African giraffe is hand beaded in the local townships of Cape Town, South Africa by a local artisan.   12" x 10"

These traditional Zulu bangles are made with hundreds of small traditional Zulu beads.  These bangles are hand made by genuine Zulu tribes women in...

These Zulu custom beaded cake servers are beautiful! Perfect wedding or house warming gift!  Zulu women are known for their exquisite bead work.  T...

Handmade 18 ct gold plated earrings with glass crystal beads.  18 ct gold / platinum rolled ear hooks. Made by talented crafters in the rural areas...

Traditional Handmade Zulu Earrings 18 ct gold plated rings with glass crystal beads.  18 ct gold / platinum rolled ear hooks.  Made by talented cra...

Traditional Handmade Zulu Earrings 18 ct gold plated rings with glass crystal beads.  18 ct gold / platinum rolled ear hooks.  Made by talented cra...

These traditional Xhosa bangles are made with hundreds of small traditional colorful beads.  These bangles are hand made by genuine Xhosa tribal wo...

These festive Santa earrings are handmade in South Africa by highly skilled rural Zulu beaders commissioned by the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust whic...

These festive snowman earrings are handmade in South Africa by highly skilled rural Zulu beaders commissioned by the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust wh...

These adorable multicolored Nguni cows are hand beaded by Simba in Cape Town, South Africa.   These oxen that cross the African plain are much love...

This rainbow colored elephant head is hand beaded by Simba in Cape Town, South Africa.   This exquisite wall hanging would be perfect for a childre...

These Zulu custom beaded bottle openers are beautiful! Perfect wedding or house warming gift!  Zulu women are known for their exquisite bead work. ...

These exquisite beaded tulip bowls are hand made in Kwa-Zulu, Natal, South Africa by highly skilled artisans.  Beads are strung one by one on a wir...

These exquisite beaded tulip bowls are hand made in Kwa-Zulu, Natal, South Africa by highly skilled artisans.  Beads are strung one by one on a wir...