Hi there! I am Louise Nothnagel and I invite you to be part of the Home of Nguni family. As founder and director of Home of Nguni, I take pleasure in sharing my love of Nguni hides. The versatility and durability that comes with the softness and luxury of an Nguni hide, is priceless. Don’t you just love the smell of an Nguni hide? Me too! Each Nguni product is distinctively unique and that sets our products in a league of its own. You will never see two products that are exactly the same – EVER! Our products are simply just as unique as you are and that is why it stands out from the rest. Whether we will be communication online or if you choose to visit us at your nearest market day, we are excited to help you choose the best look for your stylish home. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products above all. Have questions? Ask them! Have a special design in mind? Let us assist! Want to have a function or market day with quality vendors? We are your first option. So, now that you are part of the Home of Nguni family, we look forward to many years of beauty and quality sales and service according to your unique style. From our Home to yours, with love!
In 2010, Louise Nothnagel bought four Nguni hide cushions and fell in love with the look and feel, not knowing where it all would go. In the year 2020 she ordered cushions again from Samson and the thought of selling these gorgeous beauties kept lingering in her mind. In 2022 she started Home of Nguni with fifty Nguni Cushions specially made for the people of Middelburg and Witbank. The Facebook page was started and she hasn’t looked back since. From fifty cushions, to doing market days and selling nationwide on Facebook, adding Hand bags and Nguni Hides and mats, this is only the beginning! 2023 has really been a breakthrough year for Home of Nguni. Samson is now the full time sourcing and supplying agent for Home of Nguni and a production manager, Erika le Roux has since joined the family. Erika is very talented and creative with Nguni and leather designs and so many new products will spring forth from her hands. We have recently finished our first Nguni belt and an Nguni and Leather Tote bag. Our Shop on Wheels is ready for action and will surely catch your eye on the next market day. So what can we say? A history of love for Nguni products has brought us where we are and if love guides the way, we can be excited for the future. Surely love drives our passion for our products and our Home of Nguni family. We take pleasure in helping you decorate your home and yourself in stylish Nguni!
To be a leader in the Nguni skin and Leather craft market. To uphold the best standard of quality and style in all our products, all of the time. We strive to be known for excellent service at the best prices. Bringing new, competitive ideas to the table to serve old clients and also attract new clients by setting trends. To treat each client as family member. Each exhibition will be family friendly.
To beautify people’s homes and adding style to their personal wardrobe. To be the only Nguni skin and Leather Craft name on the people of South Africa’s lips. To revive a culture of homeliness and family values through our business style. Every home should own an Original Home of Nguni piece.
To keep the Nguni hide in good condition, you will need to use a broom or small brush to clean it. Excessive vacuum cleaning may damage the hide. Always work along the grain of the hair. This is an easy process, because of the soft hair. The hide may also be “shook out” gently.
Normal water spills should be towel dried by adding pressure to the hide. Please do not soak the hide in water. If the hide gets excessively wet, do the same and place the hide in a sunny and well ventilated area.
If a coloured liquid is spilled, also add pressure to the stain with a towel. A normal bar of Dove soap may be lathered. Use the foam to clean the spill. Baby soap or shampoo will also work and not damage the hide. Spot clean the hide.
To remove food from the hide, gently take a blunt object and remove the food. The stain can now be cleaned with the lather from gentle soap. Luke warm water may be used to remove fatty substances.
Yes we can!
Our design and sewing team cannot wait to get started on your custom made order.
Please keep in mind when placing a special or custom made order, that each hide is unique and that the final product may vary from pictures. We look forward to making something specific to your taste!
All orders are personally wrapped and carefully sent. Courier Guy, Pudo and PEP Paxi are available and of no extra charge.
The hides are all unique, but an average size of 1.8m x 1.5m can be given. Please query on specific product to confirm the exact size.
Yes, we will be honoured to show our products on your next event or market day. It is our biggest pleasure to meet and greet our clients and to show you our quality products and attention to detail. We can show up with our Shop on Wheels or set up a stall for exhibition.
Yes we can source specific hides, but cannot guarantee a specific time frame as scarcity plays a role in sourcing hides.
At the moment we have the faux leather options and suede material options available.
We get to answer this question very often! Nguni Cow hides are very unique. It mostly consists of Brown, black and white with spots and patterns. There is usually a symmetry in the patterns.
We strive to give you only the best quality products. We will not sell a lessor quality than an A grade. If the hide has special markings, bold spots or characteristic marks, that tend to lean to a B grade, we will be sure to let you know upfront.
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