African jewellery designers that celebrate SA's heritage

To celebrate Heritage Month, we chat with two jewellery makers you should know who draw inspiration from their tribes and culture, Njabu Griffiths, founder of Lashongwe Contemporary African Design and Nomfundo Dlamini, the founder of Isimodeni Jewellery Founded in 2003 by Njabu Griffiths, Lashongwe Contemporary African Designs is a jewellery brand that started off with fine jewellery pieces but later evolved to focus on African-inspired accessories Isimodeni Jewellery is an accessories brand owned by Nomfundo Dlamini.

It specialises in handmade Zulu modernised jewellery Drawing inspiration from beaded jewellery, Dlamini focuses on using bright colours, patterns, and simple geometrics To create accessories that are unique and of good quality, Dlamini uses sterling silver as the framework that embodies the beautifully beaded jewellery.

"The love of my heritage Bright colours and beads are then put in both understated yet sophisticated everyday jewellery pieces." . Source