Sindiso Khumalo

Sindiso Khumalo launched her eponymous Cape Town–based womenswear brand in 2014. The label is known for its heritage storytelling, hand-printed textiles and natural fibres. Sindiso crafts garments intended to be cherished heirlooms.

Twyg Award Winner

Features

Resources and materials

Primarily natural fibres: organic cotton, hemp, linen, African cotton, and handwoven cloth from Burkina Faso

Making and manufacturing

All prints are hand-painted or screen-printed

Social and cultural

Works with local NGOs in Cape Town to teach embroidery and appliqué

Product and design

Garments are built for longevity, using natural fibres and hand-stitched techniques
Silhouettes and prints are transseasonal and timeless
Unused fabric and trims are reworked to be used in new collections
Embroidery is done by a social impact organisation that employs and upskills women in low-income areas
Works with female artisans in Jaipur to create block prints