African Sewing Experience

Learn to sew your own African sling bag using traditional patterns, guided step by step by our team in Langa. Beginners are very welcome.

  • Where: Langa, Cape Town
  • Hosts: Ncedisa and Bongeka
  • You take home: the sling bag you made
  • Includes: traditional isiXhosa food and drinks
  • Booking: via Airbnb Experiences

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Description

What to expect

  1. Welcome: Ncedisa and Bongeka introduce you to Just Grace and the day’s activities.
  2. Sew your bag: create an African sling bag with traditional patterns, with step-by-step guidance. No sewing experience needed.
  3. Taste: enjoy traditional isiXhosa food and drinks during a break.
  4. Take it home: leave with your own handmade bag and a few photos to remember the day.

Why it matters

This experience supports our Phakama! Youth Activation Programme, which gives unemployed youth aged 17 to 35 technical training in sewing, barista or accounting skills, plus personal and professional development. 100% of the profits go towards our work in Langa.

Availability, times and bookings are managed on Airbnb.

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