About Care Studios

Care Studios was born from a belief that beauty should tell a story.

Every piece in our collection is handcrafted by skilled artisans from the Afrika-47 Collective in South Africa, led by master maker Thenjiwe Pretty Nkogatsi. Working with traditional beadwork techniques passed down through generations, each artist brings intention, precision, and cultural pride to every piece they create.

From hand-beaded jewelry and wire sculptures to woven baskets and decorative accessories, no two Care Studios pieces are exactly alike. The slight variations in color, pattern, and form are not imperfections — they are the signature of the human hand.

We operate on a fair trade, made-to-order model, ensuring that every purchase directly supports the artisans who made it. When you buy from Care Studios, you are not just acquiring an object. You are participating in a living craft tradition and helping sustain the livelihoods of the makers behind it.

Our pieces ship from Pennsylvania, USA, and are available worldwide.

Care Studios. Handmade with purpose.