Tradition Meets Modern Elegance
Authentic Khoi-San Inspired Fashion
Handcrafted premium cotton twill designs celebrating Khoisan heritage, pride, and identity. Closing the gap in traditional fashion — one garment at a time.
Our Mission
Heritage Worn with Pride
For too long, authentic Khoisan-inspired fashion has been hard to find and even harder to access. Authentic Khoi-San Inspired Fashion was founded in 2026 by Gareth Vallentyn — a proud Khoisan descendant — with a single purpose: to make beautiful, culturally rich clothing available to everyone who wants to celebrate their heritage in style.
Every piece in our collection draws from the rich visual language of the Khoisan peoples — geometric diamond and circle motifs from San rock art, ostrich eggshell beadwork patterns, and ceremonial pigments like ochre and terracotta — translated into premium contemporary garments.
Our fabrics are premium cotton twill, our embroidery is hand-detailed, and our designs honour the oldest artistic tradition on earth.
The Founder
Gareth Vallentyn
Founder & Creative Director
A proud Khoisan descendant, Gareth saw a gap in the fashion market that bothered him — the near-total absence of accessible, beautifully crafted clothing that celebrates Khoisan heritage and identity.
Growing up connected to his ancestry, Gareth understood the power of the visual language embedded in Khoisan culture — the geometric motifs of San rock art, the sacred significance of the leopard, the ceremonial pigments of ochre and sienna, the artistry of ostrich eggshell beadwork.
"Our heritage deserves to be worn, not just displayed behind glass. These patterns carry the story of the oldest people on earth — and I believe everyone who shares that heritage should have access to clothing that honours it with the quality it deserves."
In 2026, Gareth founded Authentic Khoi-San Inspired Fashion to close that gap — creating premium cotton twill garments with hand-embroidered Khoisan motifs, available to all South Africans through nationwide delivery via Takealot.
Collection
Ladies Collection
Showstopping garments honouring Khoisan heritage. Hand-embroidered beadwork panels, ceremonial ochre tones, and the sacred leopard — tradition reimagined for the modern woman.
Khoisan Geometric Co-Ord Set
Ochre rust & black crop top + mini skirt with diamond chevron beadwork waistband.
R 1,027.00
Khoisan Leopard Bodycon Dress
All-over leopard print with layered ostrich eggshell bead collar bib.
R 1,173.00
Khoisan Off-Shoulder Two-Piece
Bardot two-piece with wide ostrich eggshell bead neckline. Leopard print mini skirt.
R 1,463.00
Tribal Fringe Crop Top & Denim
Natural fringe hem over leopard print base. Khoisan tribal beaded collar.
R 1,608.00
Khoisan Corset Dress — Rust Orange
Structured rust corset dress with Khoisan diamond beadwork bodice.
R 1,899.00
Khoisan Corset Dress — Olive Gold
Olive gold corset with gold Khoisan chevron beadwork.
R 1,899.00
Khoisan Corset Dress — Mustard
Mustard corset dress with brown Khoisan diamond beadwork.
R 1,899.00
Khoisan Rust Mini Shirt Dress
Oversized rust shirt dress with diamond chevron beadwork trim. Youth/young adult cut.
R 1,318.00
Khoisan Ochre Wrap Mini Dress
Ochre wrap mini with all-over Khoisan diamond & dot print. Ostrich eggshell bead V-neckline.
R 1,463.00
Khoisan Leopard Denim Mini Dress
Denim mini with leopard print Khoisan yoke panel. Puff sleeves. Youth/young adult cut.
R 1,753.00
Khoisan Diamond Wrap Midi Dress
Forest green wrap midi with all-over Khoisan diamond lattice print.
R 1,899.00
Khoisan Sienna Bodycon Midi Dress
Sienna bodycon midi with Khoisan beadwork bands. Halter neck with ostrich eggshell bead bib.
R 2,056.00
Khoisan Terracotta Tiered Sundress
Three-tier terracotta sundress with diamond chevron beadwork bands. Off-shoulder neckline.
R 2,346.00
Khoisan Palazzo Jumpsuit
Wide-leg halter jumpsuit in gold Khoisan geometric print.
R 2,637.00
Khoisan Leopard Beadwork Mini Dress
All-over leopard print with ostrich eggshell bead neckline bib.
R 2,637.00
Khoisan Wrap Midi Dress
Forest green diamond & chevron geometric print. Beaded V-neckline.
R 2,782.00
Khoisan Burgundy Embroidered Suit
Premium burgundy two-piece with gold Khoisan circle & diamond embroidery.
R 2,927.00
Khoisan Heritage Outfit Set
Leopard sequined corset top + earth-tone stripe heritage skirt.
R 3,665.00
Khoisan Rust Beadwork Flare Gown
Full-body Khoisan geometric beadwork panels. Puff sleeves.
R 3,665.00
Khoisan Leopard Beadwork Maxi Gown
Full-length leopard print gown with bead neckline bib. Triple-tier ruffle hem.
R 4,101.00
Collection
Men's Collection
Bold heritage wear for the modern man. Khoisan motifs hand-embroidered on premium cotton twill — from structured dashikis to luxury shirts bearing San rock art patterns.
Khoisan Geometric Camp Shirt
Terracotta Cuban collar camp shirt with all-over Khoisan diamond & chevron geometric print.
R 1,290.00
Khoisan White & Black Dashiki
Black Khoisan mandala yoke print on white. San rock art dot & ring pattern reference.
R 1,290.00
Khoisan White Leopard Dashiki
White base with leopard print chest yoke, sleeve cuffs & hem band. Sacred Khoisan symbol.
R 1,290.00
Khoisan Rust Oversized Shirt
Rust oversized drop-shoulder shirt with Khoisan diamond & chevron yoke print. Youth cut.
R 1,290.00
Khoisan Cream Geometric Polo
Cream polo with Khoisan diamond & dot print panel. Beaded polo collar trim. Youth cut.
R 1,450.00
Khoisan Khaki Leopard Dashiki
Khaki savanna earth tone with leopard print yoke & cuffs. Sacred leopard motif dashiki.
R 1,609.00
Khoisan Navy Mandala Dashiki
Rich navy with light blue Khoisan mandala yoke. San rock art concentric ring reference.
R 1,609.00
Khoisan Forest Green Dashiki Shirt
Forest green with gold Khoisan mandala yoke. Ostrich eggshell bead V-neck trim. Youth cut.
R 1,609.00
Khoisan White Navy Mandala Dashiki
White base with dark navy mandala & paisley panels. San rock art & Khoisan bead motifs.
R 1,769.00
Khoisan Black Leopard Tribal Shirt
Black leopard print with Khoisan tribal beadwork yoke in rust & ochre. Healer's adornment.
R 1,769.00
Khoisan Forest Green Beaded Shirt
Forest green with Khoisan diamond beadwork across both shoulders. Leopard print inner cuffs.
R 1,928.00
Khoisan Leopard Varsity Shirt
White varsity shirt with leopard print raglan sleeves. Khoisan diamond beadwork placket.
R 1,928.00
Khoisan Urban Utility Shirt
Dark navy utility shirt with white Khoisan geometric yoke. Beaded epaulette shoulder detail.
R 2,089.00
Khoisan Ochre Embroidered Shirt
Ochre long-sleeve with hand-embroidered Khoisan motifs. Leopard cuff lining. Youth slim fit.
R 2,421.00
Khoisan Embroidered Luxury Shirt
Cream premium shirt with hand-embroidered Khoisan diamond, dot & circle motifs throughout.
R 2,741.00
Khoisan Rust Scallop Beaded Dashiki
Rust terracotta with hand-beaded scallop fan bib in cream & burgundy. Ceremonial collar.
R 2,741.00
Orders
Place Your Order
Our Takealot store is launching soon. In the meantime, add pieces to your basket and checkout securely via PayFast, or submit an order request using the form below. Nationwide delivery, 7-day full refund guarantee.
How It Works
Every garment is handcrafted with premium cotton twill and careful attention to detail. Here's how to order:
- Browse our Ladies and Men's collections above and choose your piece.
- Add items to your basket and checkout securely via PayFast, or submit an order request using the form.
- We confirm your order, size, and delivery details.
- Your garment is handcrafted and delivered nationwide via Takealot logistics. 7-day full refund guaranteed.
Get in Touch
Contact Us
Questions about sizing, custom orders, or wholesale? We'd love to hear from you.
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Location
Roodepoort, Gauteng
South Africa