The journey of Rata Afrika(Love Afrika) began with our beloved mother, Ina Boshoff, who fell deeply in love with the gently and intelligent Alpaca, during a visit to South America. Her passion for these majestic creatures was so contagious that the Boshoff Family welcomed their first 12 Alpacas into their lives in 2001.
Today over a 160 alpacas roam free on our farm Fairview Estates, nestled between the breathtaking sandstone cliffs between Clarens and Fouriesburg in South Africa.
By mere chance our journey intersected with that of Chantelle Hamilton from Simply Wool in Clocolan, leading to a beautiful collaboration.
Simply Wool empowers local women from diverse backgrounds to transform our carded Alpaca fibre in to exquisite handcrafted woven throws.
We provide the ladies of Clocolan with clean carded fibre for hand spinning, whereas they then use a handmade loom to produce the most stunning throws in various sizes and patterns. These throws are 100% organic.
These women now have the opportunity to earn their own livelihoods, educate their children, establish financial independence and hone an ancient craft, all while tending to their families with the comfort of their homes.
By investing in our handcrafted throws, you become an integral part of a narrative that is transforming lives.
As we eagerly anticipate the unfolding chapters of our journey, we remain ever committed to embarking on new adventures that will enrich lives and uplift communities.
Warm Regards
Jandre and Corlia Boshoff
RATA AFRIKA-LOVE AFRIKA
