The Drakensberg - Soul of the Zulu Kingdom

Arts and Crafts

The women of the Berg area are skilled in age-old handcrafts, such as the plaiting and weaving of indigenous grasses - a Zulu tradition that has been handed down from mother to daughter over generations. The woven grass (uhashu) creates baskets, bowls and mats in a wide variety of out-of-Africa colours. The men and young boys also produce uniquely sculptured clay animals.

The local Amazizi people, who are descendants of Iron Age pastoralists and have a distinct dialect characterized by clicks, produce baskets, beadwork and a wide range of other traditional handcraft.

It is possible to buy locally produced arts and crafts from vendors at the entrance to parks and resorts, at roadside view sites or from specialist outlets in the area.

zoom Photo: Uthukela District Municipality

Other Arts and Crafts in the Northern Drakensberg

Ardmore Ceramics
A KZN registered tourism attraction
Telephone:(036)4681242 / 033 2344869
Fax:( 036 ) 4681242 / 033 2344869

Berwin Shop.
Range of farm delicatessen product/ assorted chicken products/ cheese/ seafood and preserves.
Telephone: (036) 488 1516

Ella's Curio Shop.
Range of arts and crafts.
Telephone: (036) 468 1444

KwaZulu Candles & KwaZulu Weavers Manufacturing
A KZN registered tourism establishment
Telephone:(036)4881098

Madinane Hand Works
A KZN registered tourism establishment
Telephone:(084)7899 777

Meadowsweet Herb Farm.
Organic herb farm which specializes in culinary and offering a wide gift range.
Telephone: (036) 468 1216
Fax: (036) 468 1206

Mulberry Studio.
Original fabric painting and ceramic studio in Winterton.
Telephone: (036) 488 1179 Open Air Bushmans Cave Museum.
Open rock art gallery at Giant's Castle.
Telephone: (036) 353 3718

Rainbow Room.
Arts and craft shop situated opposite Champagne Sport Resort at the Cedarwood shopping centre. Ethnic arts and crafts, coffee shop, art gallery, pottery.
Telephone: (036) 468 1801 / 468 1463


The Purple House.
Wide range of arts and crafts in Winterton.
Telephone: (036) 488 1025

Thokozisa Mountain Caf ' and Indigenious Nursery.
Wide range of arts and crafts just outside Winterton.
Telephone: (036) 488 1273

Winterton Museum.
Several impressive displays, including the geology, fauna and flora of the Drakensberg.
Telephone: (036) 488 1885

Zimisele Centre.
Range of crafts at Zwelitsha.
Telephone: (036) 448 1296

Southern Drakensberg - Arts, Crafts & Places of interest

The Underberg Studio
Fine art gallery and working ceramic studio
www.underbergstudio.co.za
Telephone: (033) 701 2440 / 072 141 9924

Underberg Cheesery
Watch the making process and buy a delicious variety of homemade cheese.
Telephone: (033) 701 1926

Giant's Cup Craft Shop
Telephone: (033) 702 0330

Himeville Museum
Telephone: (033) 702 1184

Pucketty Place Gallery
Telephone: (033) 701 1035

The Duck & Dolittle Craft Shop
Telephone: (033) 701 1176

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