27/05/2024
WALKING INTO THE FUTURE WITH THANDO'S DESIGNS
Thando Ntoyaphi, originally from Qonce (King William’s Town), moved to Storms River Village in Tsitsikamma seven years ago in search of job opportunities. Two years later, in June 2019, he started making walking sticks for an extra income while working part-time as a gardener.
The idea behind Thando's beautifully designed walking sticks initially started with local village elder Estelle Hester asking him to make her a broom. In the process, he also made a duster, Christmas trees, and then walking sticks which he began selling at the local monthly village market.
This led to the Village Market’s host, TTaste Bistro, Storms River Villagebuying his sticks for their farmstall section. Soon other local businesses followed suit.
Now, Thando’s handcrafted sticks are available at seven outlets in the area and have become popular with hikers who frequent the many trails in Tsitsikamma.
For more information visit Thando's page Tsitsikamma Hiking Sticks or contact him on WhatsApp at 078 041 9470, or email ([email protected]).
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