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 adorable guinea fowl are hand beaded by Simba in Cape Town, South Africa by a local artisan.   Guinea Fowl are commonly known as the 'tarenta...

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 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...

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

This beaded black Cameroon shield was historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth ...

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...

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

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...

These intricately glass beaded eggs are handmade in Kwa-Zulu, Natal, South Africa by local Mthembu and Mchunu women.  Beads are strung one by one o...

These beautiful beaded rope necklaces are handmade in South Africa by highly skilled rural Zulu beaders.   Beadwork is rich in tradition and cultur...

These beautiful beaded necklaces are handmade in South Africa by highly skilled rural Zulu beaders.   Beadwork is rich in tradition and cultural me...

This gorgeous double strand rope necklace is a real statement piece.  Pop it over your head and transform the everyday in something absolutely stun...

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.  Hand beaded...

These exquisite hand beaded bowls are made by Simba in Cape Town, South Africa.  Made with wire and thousands of traditional, recycled glass beads....

This exquisite large Zulu hand beaded vessel is the perfect cutlery holder and African addition to your home.  Zulu women are known for their exqui...

These beautiful Cape Sunbirds are hand beaded by Peace in Cape Town, South Africa using wire and thousands of recycled traditional Zulu glass beads...

This large Hand Beaded Kudu Trophy Head is an exquisite piece of art.  Handmade with galvanized wire and glass beads.  28"x16"x16" Available in whi...

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

These beaded Namji dolls are made by the Namji tribe in Cameroon.  Namji Dolls have been used as good luck charms and are traditionally treasured a...

This beaded black Cameroon shield was historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth ...

This beaded black Cameroon shield was historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth ...

This beaded black Cameroon shield was historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth ...