Creative Copper

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.