Heritage, crafted for today.

Shweshwe-inspired corporate gifts, homeware and accessories, proudly made in South Africa.

Orange Shweshwe travel neck pillow Black and white Shweshwe tote bag Golden Shweshwe baking glove

Made in South Africa

Locally crafted, with care for quality and detail.

Branded for your company

Gift sets and conference packs with your label on them.

One piece or a hundred

Buy single items, or ask us to quote on bulk orders.

About South Aven

South Aven manufactures a range of Shweshwe inspired products in South Africa, combining authentic African heritage with contemporary design and functionality.

Our products are locally crafted with attention to quality, detail and cultural identity, including accessories, bags, aprons, bucket hats and corporate gifting items.

South Aven is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships ahead of short-term gain.

Merging commercialism with sustainability is the new world order. We encourage business to recognise the power of their spend.
South Aven, on procuring promotional items

From the catalogue

See all 13 products

What we offer

Four ranges, all made in Shweshwe-inspired fabric. Ask us about anything you don’t see in the catalogue yet.

Corporate & promotional gifts

  • Notebooks
  • Conference bags
  • Shopper / tote bags
  • Laptop sleeves
  • Passport holders
  • Pencil cases
  • Keyrings
  • Branded gift sets
  • Lanyards
  • Bottle bags
  • Wine-bottle carriers

Headwear

  • Bucket hats
  • Sun hats
  • Head wraps
  • Headbands
  • Caps
  • Fascinators
  • Traditional headwear

Home & décor

  • Cushion covers
  • Throw pillows
  • Table runners
  • Placemats
  • Coasters
  • Tablecloths
  • Oven gloves
  • Pot holders
  • Aprons
  • Curtains
  • Pillowcases
  • Fabric baskets
  • Wall décor

Baby & toddler

  • Baby blankets
  • Cot sets
  • Baby bibs
  • Baby hats
  • Baby dresses
  • Baby rompers
  • Children’s backpacks
  • Children’s bucket hats
  • Baby dolls

Our vision

We are focused on the principle of “exceeding our clients’ expectations, over and over again”. To provide our clients with the most appropriate solutions, on time, every time.

Our values

  • To value commitment and devotion to client needs
  • To value the creation of excellence in every piece we make
  • To focus on challenges and success, rather than on failures
  • To meet all deadlines set by our clients without compromising our service

Gifting for a team, a conference or a client?

Tell us what you need, how many and by when, and we’ll put together a quote.

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