African Gifts


African Gifts – simply stunning. Very different, beautifully made and available in small quantities. Whether you are looking for a classy pair of silver cuff links or a decorated Knob Kerrie, or African cufflinks – we have something special – do not expect the normal crafty looking curios that are churned out by most corporate gift companies in South Africa. We like different, we like precious and we like original. Our jewelers and sculptures are highly qualified and work for the love of making beautiful items. Whether you are looking for African jewelry or African gifts we will have something for you.

Special promotional items

Many companies are looking for that great gift – the one that has not been given before, or the item that will be remembered and coverted. This cancels out most of the rubbish one sees on the net – if you are looking for plastic pens or gold plated cuff links this is not where you want to be shopping. Our products are expensive – no shame there – you will get what you ordered, when you need it and of the quality you are paying for. As many of our items are handmade – forget about quantities of 2000 units, unless they are made of precious metal. Out casting operation is well geared to handle large quantities, although most of our clients realise the power of originality and scarcity – usually ordering custom items in small quantities for important clients. What motivated, ambitious company director wants to wear the same cuff links as the everyone else? Not a single one I bet – they will be looking to be different, they will be looking for quality and they want something worth boasting about – a pair of gold plated or silver plated branded cufflinks will just not do the trick!

We have been making gifts and jewelry for 25 years – our jewelry division has been supplying the trade with quality jewellery so we know what a delivery deadline is, and we understand the true meaning of quality – there are very few jeweller who can be fooled into buying inferior products – and South African jewellers are some of the most picky jewelers in the world, expecting top quality work and stringent delivery schedules – we have paid our school fees and you can expect to be treated like any of our top clients.

Our ranges include cufflinks, tie bars, money clips, business card holders, pendants and chokers – our corporate gift range includes wine coasters, pens and pen stands in silver and the most stunning decorated Knob Kerries, hand carved and hand painted. This particular boardroom gift is something any business owner or overseas director will want to take home – let alone hang up in his lobby!

If you are looking far something to be custom made – especially for your company or client, we have a dearth of artistic and creative people to help with finding that perfect gift. We do need time though, while we are willing to work under pressure, our best work comes from proper research and time to try new ideas. Although we love working with African gifts and African jewelry, we are happy to look at any kind of styling or themes.

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Boardroom Gifts Knobkerries

 

Painted and decorated knob kerrie from Africa

Xhosa colours

Men's gift for an overseas vistor

Vibrant colors

 

Boardroom Gifts Knob-kerries. What a special gift for a corporate boardroom – made from wood and inlaid with silver, this African knobkerrie will be the talking point of the boardroom. These knobkerries are hand made – one at a time from deadfall wood and alien trees growing in South Africa. The knob kerrie is a traditional weapon used in African culture. Are they expensive – yes – very expensive. No two knobkerries are alike and each is is made according to the branch shape that is found. As an African corporate gift for executives or for an overseas visitor you cannot go wrong – the beautiful craftsmanship and the vibrant striking colours of these African corporate gifts is exceptional. What a talking point! Also available are talking sticks in the same theme of African styling and vibrant colours. Great corporate gifts for men.

 

traditional African weapon

Inlaid with silver and brass

 

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Corporate Gifts and Promotional Gifts

African Corporate gift fora man

Elephant pen stand

How to choose the very best African corporate gifts? Purchasing promotional gifts is really a task which is often left for the secretary or whoever has not much to do. This could be a pricey mistake. It can also do more damage to a company’s image than good. Purchasing corporate gifts for any client is no dissimilar to buying a gift for your closest friend. You’ve got a budget, no matter how much you enjoy your buddy. executive gift overseas visitorThe big distinction is you know your best friend, his preferences and his dislikes.
 
When you are purchasing a 100 gifts for a combination of men and woman it is much more difficulthowever the same guidelines apply. You might not be aware of person preferences of most your customersbut you do possess some information. You will not, for example, buy a men’s’ gift for a lady….. And purchasing woman’s promotional gifts is the hardest of all. More about that later on. You’ll want to find a gift that meets your corporate image – buying a custom made knife if your client is a peace activist is a no no.
 
Buying African gifts for a wedding function organization might not be the best choice. So know your customers, know their business and most of all – steer clear of items that will offend. One of the biggest offences are cheap corporate gifts. That’s the gift which ends up being offered to the kids or worse, inside the dustbin. This may actually harm your image – rather rather give nothing.
 
As mentioned earlier, buying corporate gifts for ladies is usually the most difficult tasks. Many woman will not put on items of jewelry like a lapel pin when it has your organization logo engraved on to it. They’ll certainly not put on branded ear-rings and bracelets. Men on the other hand are less difficultmen’s cuff links are a great example – most males will certainly wear a branded cuff link. I, personally, wouldn’t. I would much prefer something useful or beautiful – and I reckon that most people are similar. Sometimes, if the branding is very subtle, you will get away with it. Perhaps your promotional gift is engraved with your logo – but very discretely. If it is a classy gift, and it has value, it is likely that it will be used. 
  
corporate gift, expensive corporate gifts, quality gifts, mens gifts, company gifts, promotional gift Choosing corporate gifts for your clients is a science …and many companies fail miserably. Here are some pointers on choosing a top class corporate gift!
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