Nela Kahle Art and Crafts is a South African creative enterprise and skills development academy dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through traditional African art forms, especially beadwork, wire weaving, and craft innovation. Founded in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, our organization combines cultural preservation with entrepreneurial development, helping artisans turn their creativity into sustainable income.
We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and support services to crafters, focusing on marginalized groups such as unemployed youth, women, people with disabilities, and rural artisans. Our programs range from short workshops to intensive accredited courses, including online training options, business starter kits, and certificates of competence under NQF Level 4 accreditation.
Our work is deeply rooted in African identity, drawing inspiration from indigenous craft techniques while adapting to modern trends and markets. We support participants in designing market-ready products, building micro-enterprises, and accessing local and global markets through physical and digital platforms.
At Nela Kahle Art and Crafts, we believe that art is not only a tool for expression but a powerful driver of economic self-reliance and cultural revival.
What We Offer
Accredited and non-accredited craft skills training (beadwork, wire art, loom work, embroidery, etc.)
Business development support and mentorship
Craft product development and packaging
Handmade African craft products for sale
Online and in-person workshops
Custom training kits and resource materials
Vision
To be a leading hub for African creative skills development and cultural entrepreneurship, empowering communities through art.
Mission
To preserve indigenous craft traditions while equipping artisans with the skills and tools needed to succeed in today’s economy.
Vendor Biography
About Us – Nela Kahle Art and Crafts
Nela Kahle Art and Crafts is a South African creative enterprise and skills development academy dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through traditional African art forms, especially beadwork, wire weaving, and craft innovation. Founded in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, our organization combines cultural preservation with entrepreneurial development, helping artisans turn their creativity into sustainable income.
We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and support services to crafters, focusing on marginalized groups such as unemployed youth, women, people with disabilities, and rural artisans. Our programs range from short workshops to intensive accredited courses, including online training options, business starter kits, and certificates of competence under NQF Level 4 accreditation.
Our work is deeply rooted in African identity, drawing inspiration from indigenous craft techniques while adapting to modern trends and markets. We support participants in designing market-ready products, building micro-enterprises, and accessing local and global markets through physical and digital platforms.
At Nela Kahle Art and Crafts, we believe that art is not only a tool for expression but a powerful driver of economic self-reliance and cultural revival.
What We Offer
Vision
To be a leading hub for African creative skills development and cultural entrepreneurship, empowering communities through art.
Mission
To preserve indigenous craft traditions while equipping artisans with the skills and tools needed to succeed in today’s economy.
https://www.nelakahle.co.za/