Mirrors have the potential to enhance your home and we have some ideas on how you can make the most of them. A well-styled home will always incorporate the magic of mirrors. The trick is in knowing where and how to use which types of mirrors. Think natural light and the many ways in…
Kamers Vol Geskenke is coming up this weekend , from the 25-29 April 2018 at St David’s Marist Inanda in Sandton and we’re excited to see what it has in-store. We’re so excited thought it might be a good idea to share with you guys our excitement and also which exhibitors we are looking forward to…
The festive season is creeping ever closer and while you may not be racking your brains on your festive season shopping just yet, we thought we’d make things easier with our next incredible merchant story on Native Decor. It was founded in 2015 by Vusani Ravele and since then has grown to become a must-have in home…
In the premiere episode of M-Net and Telkom SA’s new reality television show, Shark Tank South Africa, Vusi Ravele, 29, became the first entrepreneur to benefit from a lucrative investment. When Vusi passionately pitched his business Native Décor in the tank, the five Sharks – business tycoons who are willing to dig deep into their own…
Vusani Ravele secured offers from every single Shark in the first episode of Shark Tank South Africa, eventually settling on an offer from Gil Oved from The Creative Counsel. Entrepreneur asked to him how this investment has changed his business. Vital stats Player: Vusani Ravele Company: Native Decor Established: February 2016 About: Native Decor creates visually pleasing products from…
Ever imagined having a shower without any water, or alcohol delivered to your doorstep at the press of a button? Well, now you can, thanks to these inspiring South African startups and their innovative mobile apps and products. DryBath® Gel Headboy’s Industries Inc. is a product-development company and its latest invention, DryBath® Gel, by founder Ludwick…
NATIVE DÉCOR — Vusani Ravele Creates quirky, functional and innovative products using sustainable timber. The minimalist style is inspired by our country. How did you start your business?I’ve always had an artistic side, but the seed was planted when my girlfriend bought mea cordless drill. I couldn’t stop drilling holes in things. I bought a…
When Vusani from Native Décor contacted me regarding a give-away on Lovilee I was amazed by his gorgeous hand finished products! By day he is a sales manager for an office consumables business and by night/weekend a mad craftsman with an eye for beautiful, natural creations. It was when his girlfriend bought him a cordless drill for…
Modern design for me is all about simplicity, sustainability and originality – South African design initiative, Native Decor, ticks all these boxes and I’ve been eyeing their work out since around Christmas time last year. “Native Decor is the brainchild of Vusani Ravele. He started this business as a part-time hobby from his living room in 2015…
Candice and Tumisho chat to entrepreneur Vusani Ravele of Native Decor about his experience on Shark Tank, and why he took the leap of faith into entrepreneurship. Content hosted by iono.fm