Things From Africa, Cape Town

Things From Africa – Handcrafted African Wooden Chess Sets, Gifts and Ornaments

Established in 2022, Things From Africa is a Cape Town-based African craft and gift shop located at Shop 831, Watershed, 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa.

We specialise in handcrafted wooden chess sets, combining traditional African woodcarving techniques with timeless craftsmanship and functional design.

Our collection includes:

• Handcrafted wooden chess sets and chessboards
• Folding wooden chess sets with internal storage
• Traditional Staunton and African animal-themed chess pieces
• African Big Five-inspired chess sets and carvings
• Custom-designed chess sets and personalised engraving
• Handcrafted wooden safari vehicles and African ornaments
• Corporate gifts, personalised gifts and wholesale orders

Our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Malawi using carefully selected African hardwoods, including African blackwood and other natural woods.

We offer customisation options for customers looking for unique gifts, personalised chess sets, memorable souvenirs and distinctive corporate presents.

Whether you are a chess enthusiast, collector, tourist visiting Cape Town or business searching for meaningful African gifts, Things From Africa offers handcrafted products that celebrate African creativity and craftsmanship.

Visit our physical shop at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town or explore our products online.

Website: www.thingsfromafrica.co

Email: [email protected]

• Personalised Gifts
• Handicrafts
• Gift Shops
• Corporate Gifts Supplier
• Handcrafted Wooden Chess Sets
• African Chess Sets
• Folding Wooden Chess Sets
• Big Five Chess Sets
• Wooden Chess Boards
• African Gifts and Souvenirs
• Custom Chess Sets
• Staunton Chess Sets
• Personalised Chess Sets
• African Wooden Ornaments
• Handcrafted Wooden Vehicles
• Corporate Gifts and Wholesale

• Cape Town
• Western Cape
• South Africa

• Portuguese