Africa Smiles. A wholesaler of ethnic gifts and handmade paper.

BACKGROUND

This range of gifts is varied and generally is produced in cottage industry programs, although some of the assembly and packaging is done at our business premises.
The wirework as well as the wire & beadwork is produced by teams of craftsmen in the urban areas. They have many years experience in this art form and are able to produce complex, unique designs. We do a lot of customisation whereby we design products to suit your particular market requirements.
The Zulu beadwork is produced by Zulu women(see Zulu Beadwork section for more details).
The cutlery is available in a number of designs, colours and packaging options. They are produced both on and off our premises using durable materials and are a beautiful functional gift.
The cards are all handmade, assembled on premises and are a combination of beadwork, wirework, handmade paper/board/envelopes and original artwork. Due to this they generally have an "African Feel".