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48 Wonderful holiday season gift ideas, handcrafted and ‘Woman-Made in Africa’

December 15, 2015 Melanie Hawken

To celebrate this holiday season in true entrepreneurial style, we have compiled a list of some of our favourite gift ideas, all beautifully and proudly Woman-Made in Africa, and many of them featured by Lionesses of Africa over the past year. From inspirational award-winning accessories; to some of the world's finest decor items; to jewellery crafted by talented women artisans; to beauty products and perfumes that are inspired by the natural beauty of our continent; and finally to food and drink gifting ideas that would grace any table. We love them all, and the great news is that they are all available to buy online. Just click on the images to see the full gift descriptions and to link to the online retail platforms. Happy holiday season shopping.  

Click on an image, browse a gallery, hover to get product information, and click to shop!


ACCESSORIES

Items of desire, all woman-made in Africa

View fullsize Gore Tote Bag | by AAKS | founder, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi (Ghana)
View fullsize snapSole tooTOOS | by soleRebels | founder, Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu (Ethiopia)
View fullsize Spring Serenity Scarf | by Trebene  | founder, Bushera Bashir (Cape Town/Kashmir)
View fullsize Ladies' Pink Picnic Sock | by FEAT Sock.Co. | founders Alison Stewart and Chelsey Wilson (South Africa)
View fullsize Original Natural Beige Watch | by Bamboo Revolution | founder Amy de Castro (South Africa)
View fullsize The Grande Hannes Tote | by Londré Tan | founder, Lilian Muhammed (South Africa)
View fullsize JBK 5 Inch Heel | by Buqisi-Ruux | Tetsi & Lynn Bugaari and Nuba Elamin (Kenya)
View fullsize Backpack | by African Things | founder, Oluwatosin Lawson (Nigeria)
View fullsize Iván Bag from the “A Non Existent Tribe” Collection | by Vanhu Vamwe | founder, Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri (Zimbabwe/UK)
View fullsize Wanza Purse : WPB13 | by Zaaf | founder, Abai Schulze (Ethiopia)
View fullsize Kikoy Beach Towel | by Bantu Wax | founder, Yodit Eklund (Senegal)
View fullsize Duhahe Tote | by Angaza | founders, Monica Umwari and Maria Mayanja (Rwanda)

HOME

Decor with an African twist

View fullsize Ara II Cushion 50x50cm | by Eva Sonaike | founder, Eva Sonaike (UK)
View fullsize Glass Decanter 'On the Brink' | by Carrol Boyes | founder, Carrol Boyes (South Africa)
View fullsize Pretty Proteas Chef Apron | by Handmade By Me | founder, Sera Holland (South Africa)
View fullsize Large Africa Reinvented - Book Sculpture | by Simple Intrigue | founder, Keri Muller (South Africa)
View fullsize Kaabong multi-purpose bowl | by Adèle Dejak | founder, Adèle Dejak (Kenya)
View fullsize Natural Cow Horn Vase | by Olivia Knox | founders, Olivia Byanyima and Shanley Knox (Uganda)
View fullsize Signature Range | by Gahaya Links | founders, Joy Ndungutse and Janet Nkubana (Rwanda)
View fullsize Oka Water Hyacinth Coasters | by Mitimeth | founder, Achenyo Idachaba (Nigeria)
View fullsize Signed and numbered print: St Jude, where are you? | by Victoria Verbaan & the Smoking Daxi | founder, Victoria Verbaan (South Africa)

JEWELLERY

Pieces inspired by Africa's natural treasures

View fullsize Double Stranded Amethyst Bracelet | by Gemboree | founder, Janet Pulford (South Africa)
View fullsize Gilt Talon Necklace with Onyx Drop | by Smith Jewellery | founder, Anna Raimondo (South Africa)
View fullsize Oxidized Leaf Earrings | by Ashley Heather | founder, Ashley Heather (South Africa)
View fullsize Beach Blue Turquoise Beads | by Riri Jewellery | founder, Njuhi Chege (Kenya)
View fullsize Sasa Seasons Limited Edition Wrap | by Sasa Designs | founder, Megan MacDonald (Kenya)
View fullsize Yellow Gold Rise Ring | by Dear Rae Jewellery | founder, Karin Rae Matthee (South Africa)
View fullsize Drop Earring Half Gold | by Quazi Design | founder, Doron Shaltiel (Swaziland)
View fullsize Cluster Necklace | by Famke | founder, Famke Koene (South Africa)
View fullsize Inspiration Bracelet | by Sseko Designs | founder, Liz Forkin Bohannon (Uganda/USA)

BEAUTY

The essence of Africa captured

View fullsize The Baobab Set | by The Body Butter Company | founder, Korkor Kugblenu (Ghana)
View fullsize Andrea Extrait De Parfum | by House of Gozdawa | founder, Agata Karolina (South Africa)
View fullsize Kenyan Coffee Scrub | by Nyla Naturals | founder, Thokozile Mangwiro (South Africa)
View fullsize Herbal Cleansing Bar – Cape Chamomile | by Lithaflora African Botanicals | founder, Yolanda Methvin (South Africa)
View fullsize After The Rains Perfume | by Frazer Parfum | founder, Tammy Frazer (South Africa)
View fullsize Rose Geranium Body & Massage Oil | by WEMA | founder, Leonete Galiano (South Africa)
View fullsize Verdure Conditioning Body Cream | by Malée Natural Science | founder, Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao (South Africa)
View fullsize Desert Rose Lipstick | by Suzie Beauty | founder, Suzie Wokabi (Kenya)
View fullsize Nuekie Moisture Therapy Crème | by Nuekie | founder, Eunice Cofie (

FOOD & DRINK

A unique taste of Africa

View fullsize Cold Extracted, Extra Virgin Olive Oil | by Rio Largo | co-founder, Brenda Wilkinson (South Africa)
View fullsize Makeda of Sheba Tea | by Yswara | founder, Swaady Martin (Afropolitan)
View fullsize A Bar of Fantastic Original Fudge | by Tasha's Fantastic Fudge | founder, Tasha Jardim (South Africa)
View fullsize ReelFruit in Pineapple and Mango Flavours | by ReelFruit | founder, Affiong Williams (Nigeria)
View fullsize Almond Honey Bar and Caramel Creme Bar | by Sweet Temptations | founder, Anita Labuschagne (South Africa)
View fullsize Heels in the Kitchen Goody Bag | by Heels in the Kitchen | founder, Imoteda Aladekomo (Nigeria)
View fullsize Through Africa Gift Pack | by The Really Interesting Food Company | founder, Anthea Rutherford (South Africa)
View fullsize French Pistachio Nougat | by Oohlala Artisan Confectionery | founder, Karen Schneid-Lieberman(South Africa)
View fullsize M’hudi Platinum Sauvignon Blanc 2014 | by M’hudi Wines | founder, Malmsey Rangaka (South Africa)

This holiday season, show your support for Women-Made in Africa products and the talented, creative and passionate women entrepreneurs who make them. 

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