Our Story

Preserving heritage through authentic South African textiles

From Sterkspruit to South Africa

Founded in 2017 by Luzuko Edwana and Thato Makautse, two friends from the Eastern Cape's cultural heartland.

What began as a mission to make Basotho blankets accessible during initiation seasons and weddings has grown into a national supplier of authentic cultural textiles.

Our Region: Serving the Senqu area including Aliwal North, Lady Grey, and Barkly East - where Xhosa, Basotho and Hlubi cultures intersect.

Luzuko Edwana, Co-Founder

Luzuko Edwana

Co-Founder

Thato Makautse, Co-Founder

Thato Makautse

Co-Founder

Ingubo Textiles

A Level 1 B-BBEE accredited company specializing in high-quality blankets for all seasons

B-BBEE Level 1

Committed to economic transformation and empowerment in South Africa's textile industry

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Premium Partnerships

Official reseller for Aranda and Amoosa blankets

Aranda Textiles Amoosa Textiles

Cultural Significance

More than just blankets - symbols of heritage and identity

Initiation Ceremonies

Essential for June initiation rituals marking the transition to adulthood

Weddings

Central to December wedding celebrations and gift exchanges

Status Symbols

Represent achievements and milestones within the community

Our Mission

To preserve Southern African textile heritage while making authentic cultural blankets accessible to all communities through innovative distribution channels.

Our Vision

To become the trusted nationwide platform for cultural textiles, bridging tradition with modern commerce while empowering local artisans and communities.

Our Journey

2017

Founded in Sterkspruit

Started as local suppliers of Basotho blankets for initiation ceremonies and weddings

2019

Expanded Product Range

Added Xhosa and Hlubi blanket designs to serve diverse cultural needs

2021

B-BBEE Level 1 Accreditation

Achieved recognition for our empowerment contributions

2023

National Online Platform

Launched e-commerce with central depot for countrywide distribution

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