Meet the Makers

Aurora Crafted Style was created from a passion for fashion and jewellery, celebrating individuality through thoughtfully crafted and curated designs. Many of our jewellery pieces are handmade by skilled local artisans, bringing authentic craftsmanship and unique character to every piece.

Suikerbos South Africa Jewellery

Suikerbos draws inspiration from the rich landscapes of South Africa, weaving the intricate patterns of nature into every design. From the vast plains of the Free State to the vibrant energy of Johannesburg and the coastal beauty of Simon’s Town, each piece reflects a story of place and discovery. Delicate leaf patterns, the textures of succulents, and the ripples of the sea all find their way into Suikerbos creations, bringing a unique, organic beauty to their designs.

We’re proud to partner with a family-run workshop in Kathmandu, where skilled artisans – many of them women who are primary earners—create our organic cotton knitwear using traditional hand-machine techniques. This labour-intensive process ensures exceptional quality while supporting fair wages and excellent working conditions. Committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, our makers also invest in their local community, keeping craftsmanship and opportunity alive in Nepal.

Wild Olive Jewellery – Handmade Textile Jewellery from South Africa

Based along South Africa’s Garden Route, Wild Olive creates handmade textile jewellery using recycled materials like fabric, plastic, and glass. Founder Nushka, with a background in textile design and clothing production, began experimenting with colourful fabric offcuts, transforming them into lightweight statement necklaces.

Now a growing community project, Wild Olive supports local women—especially mothers—by offering flexible employment both from home and in the workshop. Each piece is thoughtfully made, combining sustainable practices with bold design, and celebrates the vibrant creativity of South African artisan jewellery.

Dor+Kie is a team effort by husband and wife, Andre and Diana James. They love to explore conventional materials in un-conventional ways, but with a firm focus on keeping true to their backgrounds in Industrial Design and Jewellery Design.
Dor+Kie is currently focusing on wood as the main manufacture material for creating body adornments (jewellery). The jewellery pieces are sculptural and on a larger scale than your conventional/commercially produced jewellery, but still light and comfortable to wear.

African Eyes is a project founded by Edwin Konde, rope jeweller and craft designer originally from Zimbabwe.
He brings together art crafters that enjoy making unique pieces for unique people in Cape Town. His project is inspired by African and Latin American traditions and values; legacies that are meaningful in our everyday life. Together they make rope jewellery with love and passion….gorgeous and powerful pieces.

Founded in 2011 by Peter and Debbie, WEISS Cape Town is a small, independent clothing label rooted in timeless design, premium natural fabrics, and South African craftsmanship.

With a long-standing career as a fashion designer and maker, Debbie brings decades of experience to each design. Her focus on detail, fit, and fabric choice is reflected in every shirt. Each piece is individually made in Cape Town by a skilled team of garment makers who share a commitment to quality and slow, considered production.

Best known for their classic white cotton shirts with contrasting Liberty print trims, WEISS works exclusively with 100% cotton, sourcing Liberty fabrics specially for each order.

From clean lines and flattering fits to thoughtful finishing touches, WEISS designs offer versatile, easy-to-wear pieces that blend laid-back style with effortless elegance.

Tintsaba: Empowering Women Through Fine Sisal Weaving

Founded in 1985 by Sheila Freemantle, Tintsaba has become a leading name in sustainable sisal basketry and handcrafted jewellery from Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). What began with 12 women in rural communities has grown into a network of over 1,000 artisans, including 20 Master Weavers and 26 women’s groups.

With a commitment to ethical production, Tintsaba offers ongoing training in leadership, skills development, environmental awareness, and women’s health, creating opportunities for independence and personal growth. Their award-winning designs are recognised for exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and positive social impact.

Together, we weave a better life.

Just Cruizin Clothing  – Timeless Cotton Clothing from Cape Town

Inspired by the easy rhythm of coastal living, Just Cruizin creates timeless, wearable pieces designed for comfort and versatility. Crafted from breathable cotton, their collection blends simplicity with effortless style, making it easy to dress up or down.

Founded in 1985 by Hans and Amanda, we have been working with them for almost as many years.  They are still proudly made in Cape Town, each design reflects a love for natural fabrics and relaxed, everyday elegance.

Vine was established in 2014 in the Cape with a vision to create opportunities for disadvantaged women to earn their own income.
Vine teaches the ladies skills such as arm knitting and crocheting, and markets their products. Their designs are all individually handmade, mostly with reclaimed materials including cotton, leather and wool. The product range is broad and varied, and includes fabric snoods, necklaces and scarves.

Taking hand with Creative Dezigns has been of huge benefit to the upliftment of their ladies. They take immense pride in what they do, and seeing their products sell overseas, gives them a great sense of achievement. The tremendous support of the UK women to the range has kept many Vine ladies in employment and their families fed.

Marzipan is original, handmade jewellery from South Africa.
Owners and sisters in law Shelley and Karyn, with the help of Veronica, have redefined the concept of costume jewellery with their bold, quirky and eclectic designs. From the traditional forms of semi-precious stone and beads, to re-cycled plastic crochet flowers, vintage porcelain, and hand rolled clay beads, ribbons, buttons and other unusual appliqué materia, each piece is created with love and a passion that is tangible and irresistible.

Inspired by colour, texture, craft, trends, history and life…Marzipan, don’t eat it.

“…she dreams of dancing on jewels by night…”

Creative Copper designs and hand-makes unique jewellery in copper, brass and silver from their workshop in White River, Mpumalanga. Combining global design trends with the richness of South African culture, their collections reflect both creativity and craftsmanship.

Established in the late 1980s, Creative Copper proudly employs a team of 50 men and women—many from disadvantaged backgrounds and including individuals with disabilities. Each piece is handmade from start to finish, using traditional techniques: from metal cutting and heat treatment to brazing, polishing and protective lacquer finishes. Their silver designs are plated with 8 microns of sterling silver before final lacquering.

Operating on fair trade principles, Creative Copper provides above-minimum wage structures, incentive bonuses, paid leave, pensions, UIF pregnancy support, maternity leave and union access. Ongoing life skills training covers everything from financial literacy to nutrition and computer use—empowering artisans beyond the workshop.

Creative Copper has been a long-standing partner of Creative DeZigns, sharing our commitment to ethical production and artisan-made design.