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Take a piece of South Africa with you!

Welcome to AfriQuilts

AfriQuilts...

Where Tradition Meets Craftsmanship

AfriQuilts began as a passion project stemming from my love of sewing, particularly appliqué work and quilting. After learning these techniques through a course, I began creating quilted wall hangings and bed quilts for personal use and as gifts for loved ones. The journey took an exciting turn when a guest house purchased one of my wall hangings for their entrance hall, sparking interest and leading to subsequent orders for both wall hangings and bed quilts.

The wall hangings and bed quilts are crafted from durable cotton and poly-cotton fabrics, ensuring they are easily washable. Inspired by the rich tapestry of South African culture, these pieces feature ethnic designs that celebrate the country’s diverse heritage. Additionally, they showcase the abundant wildlife native to South Africa. Each wall hanging and bed quilt is meticulously handmade, making it one-of-a-kind. To further emphasize their uniqueness, each piece is assigned a distinct embroidered number on the reverse side.

The wall hangings feature pockets on both the top and bottom of the reverse side, allowing for easy insertion of a pole for hanging on a bracket. While the bed quilts carry the same thematic elements, they are designed with simplicity in mind, omitting buttons, beads, and other intricate details found in the wall hangings.

Themes

The Big 5

The Big 5 Wall hanging featuring the Big 5 animals of Africa – Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Lion & Buffalo.

African Heritage
Rural Africa

Rural Africa depicting some aspects of rural life in Africa.

Scatterlings of Africa

Madiba Shirts Quilt

The Madiba Shirts Quilt was inspired by the vibrant and diverse array of shirts famously worn by Nelson Mandela. This wall hanging has garnered significant popularity, especially in light of Madiba’s recent 90th birthday celebration.

Gallery

Explore the Tapestry of African Heritage

Welcome to the AfriQuilts Gallery, where each stitch tells a story of tradition, culture, and craftsmanship. Dive into our vibrant collection and discover the beauty of handmade quilts inspired by the rich landscapes and diverse cultures of Africa.

Products and Pricing

  • AfriQuilts hand-made African Quilted Wall Hangings come in 3 sizes – Large, Medium & Small.
  • Photographs of your trip to Africa can also be included in your quilt.

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  • 50% deposit required with order.
  • 4 to 6 weeks delivery
afriquilts Nautical - a perfect beach house wall hanging with a nautical theme in shades of blue, grey and white