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We are proud of who we are, we are an original and Proudly South African brand and we are blessed to call the Kalahari home.

the story of My kalahari collection

About Us

The idea for a business was born in an instant.  In the middle of Kalahari Desert. In the middle of dead summer, the 8th year of drought at the end of 2021.

Hi, we are the Knoetze family living in the western region of the Kalahari Desert, South Africa. Farming with sheep and cattle, loving nature and horses, and raising our children in this arid landscape between the red sand dunes and starry skies. We try and model our kids how to be self sustainable, to think outside of the box, have grit and that anything is possible with hard work , good values and a little imagination.  This is a family affair.

With me having a background in graphic design and wedding photography, and Barri being a 3rd generation hands-on farmer with a creative brain, and the messy loving chaos of 4 children, it was bound to be something special that was about to come to life.

The initial idea was to provide tourists that visited our area with good quality and original souvenirs.  The business idea then developed into wanting the brand to be applicable for both tourists (local and international) as well as a wider South African market. 

Principals we live by

  1. Heart
  2. Honesty
  3. Humbleness
  4. Endurance

Through beautiful photos and products we want to bring an ode to the men and women of the Kalahari. Those who were born here,  those who work here and raise their children here.

Living legends as well as legends never to be forgotten. Pioneers of this landscape.

With the help and love of family and friends and suppliers who embraced us, supported us and was on board with our vision from the very first day, you gave us wings so that our wildest dreams could come true!

Always remember that anything is possible through Him who gives us strength. (Phillipians 4:13)

We are proud of who we are, we are an original and Proudly South African brand and we are blessed to call the Kalahari home.

Please enjoy having a look around our website and feel free to contact me directly via email or WhatsApp.

Kind regards

Petra Knoetze

 

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