Welcome to ShweshweBaby!
Tessa & Alex run Shweshwe Baby from Cape Town. We moved here in 2008 from London. We decided to combine baby accessories that we found useful with Shweshwe material, creating beautifully functional items.
All our products are 100% cotton and are hand made by seamstresses working in the Cape Town area.
Shweshwe fabric was brought to South Africa by missionaries from Germany in the 1840s. They presented their gifts to King Moshweshwe of Lesotho, and legend has it that this is how it got the name. Others say it represents the swishing noise the fabric makes when it is worn.
In the 19th century, Shweshwe was only available in indigo. Today, while the underlying themes remain, the variety of colours and patterns is amazing.
Please visit the store to see our sunhats, bibs, onesies, feeding aprons, and more. If you have a moment, scroll down to meet the team.
Benjamin & Charlie – chief testers (well, they are a bit big for the onesies these days!)
Alex – keeping the website in order, as well as logistics and customer service.
Tessa – keeping our colours, designs and aesthetics in check.
Happy Shopping! Any questions drop us an email: alex@shweshwebaby.co.za