Ditsala Designs Creation, was founded and is owned by Koketso Mpho Mohlala from Soshanguve in Pretoria. After her completing her matric and attaining her tertiary education qualification. Koketso, completed a number of jewellery-making learnerships and partook in various jewellery projects. In 2015, she was granted a scholarship to study in Italy, where she obtained a European Master Diploma in Goldsmith, Gemstone Setting and Design.\u00a0 When asked about her inspiration behind Ditsala Designs, she added saying, \u201cI started Ditsala because I wanted to leave a legacy and promote our rich heritage. Young Africans are following trends that are set by Americans, forgetting our heritage is so full of colour, style and class. I am setting an African trend.\u201d <\/p>
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Ditsala Designs is inspired by African culture \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It produces; rings,bracelets, earrings, bangles, neckpieces, belts, headpieces and keyrings \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ditsala Designs has 3 major ranges; Fashion Freak (street style), Africa is mine (African Style) and I am here (for the limelight chasers) \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Each piece is uniquely designed and finely handcrafted using South African material <\/p>
Ditsala, proudly supplies more than 10 local and international stores, namely; The Space, Ledika (OR Tambo), Zulu Africa Design Emporium, Autumn (Johannesburg), South Tribe (Mpumalanga), Sibu Msimang (Durban), Bow Tribe (Botswana), Sassy Jones Boutique (US), Matemasie (Uration \u2013 US), Just Africa (Sweden), Eyona (Australia) as well as Lady Africa (Netherlands). <\/p>
In terms of growth, sustainability and empowerment opportunities \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ditsala Designs are incubated at the Platinum Incubator \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They operate at their own jewellery manufacturing studio which is self funded \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They hold a number of PopUp Markets with the aim of gaining more clients and sustaining their cash flow \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They have 2 full-time and 3 part-time employees \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the instance where Ditsala is faced with bulk orders, they outsources with smaller local stores. With the aim of sharing in the economy, creating employment opportunity and fighting poverty. <\/p>
With regards to future short-term plans, Koketso hopes to take the Ditsala Design Creations brand to; \u00b7 Exhibit in Paris and Dubai \u00b7 To travel to Kenya and Ghana to learn more about African jewellery \u00b7 To supply to more chain stores \u00b7 To showcase at the Design Indaba again, as well as SA Fashion Week, Nigeria Fashion Week and Africa Fashion Week Barcelona. Ditsala short-term goals include;purchasing more tools and machinery to aid in production as well as to purchase a second and bigger manufacturing studio.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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