Africa christmas decorations

Christmas fynbos South Africa decorations

140 local artisans were invited to spread festive joy at the V&A by using upcycled, sustainable decor which has a proudly South African feel.

Last year, I added another tree to the collection. My formal living room had some animal print chairs, and I thought it would be so fun to have an animal print Christmas tree. Elegant, but playful. Is that a thing?! Here's how I put it together.

I hope you have all enoyed a wonderful Christmas, full of all the good things that bring us together - especially friends, family, food. And that you have been enjoying a relaxing Boxing Day - tidying up the leftover bits of paper and ribbon, cleaning up the remaining turkey and trimmings, bringing back some sense of order to your home and life. Boxing Day is one of my favourites of the year - I indulge in reading a good book, doing a Sudoku or two, and possibly bringing out a new jigsaw…

Decorate your Christmas Tree with these memories of South Africa! Also ideal to send to friends and family overseas. All Decorations can be purchased from my stand at Essenwood Market or visit Ikhaya, Glenwood.

Ankara print fabrics are 100% cotton. Ankara fabrics are known for their colorful vibrant patterns. First made by the Dutch then popularized by West Africans who loved the patterns. Ankara was first made in Indonesia using their Batik method of printing designs onto cloth. After being introduced to Ghana the fabrics have since been considered apart of African culture and identity. Ankara fabrics are made using a wax resistant technique which allows the cloth to maintain its vibrant colors in…

christmas in africa | My very special Baobab Tree - our little bit of African Christmas!