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An unexpected meet up with the Springboks

This week we received a rather urgent request from a very kind gentleman. He had an important event to attend and had his eye on our Shwezu South African flag bow ties. The catch was he needed it fast ... within one day. So, in true Shwezu style, we made a plan and he received it just in the nick of time.  Little did we know, but this event would see our shweshwe bow tie literally come face-to-face with the men of the moment, the World Champions, the Springboks at the BrightRock Players Choice Awards hosted on 19 November 2019 at the Sandton Convention...

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Bullet Journaling - Your how-to guide

Written by Katelyn Geiger Are you one of those people who get a diary or daily planner every year, fully intending to use it but then you never do because it doesn’t really work for you? It’s too rigid and boring. You just write in your daily tasks, maybe some events, but then you tend to forget about it and end up convincing yourself that it’s easier just to try remember everything you need or write events on a wall/desk calendar instead. So it sits there, most of it empty, until it comes time to get a new one for...

Exclusive Shwezu Range now at Big Blue Stores Nationwide

It is with great excitement that we announce that Big Blue - the quirky, exciting, "Local is lekker" store - will be stocking an exclusive range of Shwezu shoes!  If you think about it ... its actually a no-brainer because Shwezu and Big Blue have so much in common. We're both quirky, unique, individual and most importantly we share an unquenchable love for South Africa and the awesomeness of things locally made.  Not only that, but we discovered that like Shwezu, Big Blue also opened their first store in Centurion. They now have 21 stores all over the country. Check out their...

The Ultimate Father's Day Idea Guide

We all want to spoil our Dads on Fathers’ Day but sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect gift to express your love and appreciation. We’re here to help you find something unforgettable for the dad who has everything. When choosing the perfect gift, it’s important to remember to choose something that he will enjoy, not something that you would like. With that in mind, some of the best gifts are experiences that you can share together and make memories. When paired with a meaningful wrapped present, like a Shwezu Bow Tie, you have a winning combination!  ...

Take Note! A protest against a paperless world

Written by Katelyn Geiger & Leanne Rhodes everything becoming more and more digital, from our calendars to our shopping experiences, from our social interactions to even our novels and magazines, I feel a strong need to fight for the hand-made, the handwritten and the beautiful medium that is paper. There’s nothing quite like taking the leap and making a mark, writing a note or drawing on a blank page of paper. There’s a freedom in jotting down some quick ideas in a notebook, spilling all your emotions into a journal or losing yourself in a whimsical doodle in a sketchbook. A...