The Work

Projects

Collaborative initiatives rooted in craft, livelihoods, conservation, and storytelling.

Kulani’s projects are deeply varied, but they all share one thing in common: they are rooted in people, place, and meaningful connection. From artisan mentorship and market access programmes to traceability systems, leather micro-tanneries, weaving collectives, and conservation-linked collaborations, our work focuses on building long-term impact through creativity and partnership. Every project carries its own story, challenges, landscapes, and people.

BUSHBUCKRIDGE, MPUMALANGA

— Project 01

Bohlabela Arts Hub

A craft training hub offering mentorship in weaving, leatherwork, and ceramics over two-year cycles.

RURAL LIMPOPO
— Project 02

Vugimamusi Weavers

Twelve women turning hand-walked sisal into rugs, baskets, and woven sculpture rooted in generations of practice.
HOEDSPRUIT, LIMPOPO
— Project 03

Lisima Baskets

Tightly coiled ilala-palm vessels, each made start-to-finish by one artisan. One-of-a-kind pieces.
THE BUSHVELD
— Project 04

The Tannery Project

Natural tanning, ethically sourced hides, and slow leatherwork rooted in conservation and custodianship.

SADC & INTERNATIONAL
— Project 05

Kulani-in-a-Box

A wholesale platform for lodges, retailers, and designers. Story-rich collections, packed, traced, ready.
HOEDSPRUIT
— Project 06

Farmers Market Platform

Weekly retail moments where artisans sell face-to-face, building confidence and direct livelihoods.

Our Approach

How Kulani Projects Work

01

Long-term relationships

We work alongside artisans and community enterprises over the long term, building trust, transparency, and shared growth.

02

Skills & mentorship

Beyond buying products, we invest in mentorship, product refinement, and design support that strengthen livelihoods.

03

Market access

We connect makers to local and international audiences through retail platforms, storytelling, and traceability.

04

Rooted in place

Every project is tied to a specific landscape and community, often connected to conservation and nature-positive practice.

Every Project Tells a Story

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