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LULA

Fabric Bags & Packaging. Gift shop supplier. Inspired by SA's landscape & her diverse people. Handcrafted in Cape Town. Wholesale & corporate welcome
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At LULA handmade we aim to lower our footprint by using fabric that was once headed for landfills to create our handmade fabric products. We believe that even doing a little bit, makes a big difference in helping us lead a simple life: whether it is re-using and re-purposing fabric, or using bags and pouches to organize our lives..

27/05/2026

If your shop inventory feels stale… this is your sign.
Running a gift shop means constantly asking: "What will my customers actually buy… and come back for?"

At Lula Handmade, we help you stock your shelves with items that customers really want: quality locally made gifts that are practical, versatile, and easy to use.

Think:
• cosmetic & pencil bags
• tote bags & backpacks
• rope bowls and more

Perfect for shops looking to keep their shop inventory fresh, local, and relevant.

What makes us different?

• Small batch production (no mass-made feel)
• Reliable supplier you can reorder from
• Consistent core range + new variations
• Products that appeal to a wide range of customers

Each item is sewn by a small team of women earning and learning through a skills development non-profit, using locally sourced or repurposed fabrics.

If you’re ready to refresh your shop inventory with pieces that work — I’d love to help.

You next step:
Send me a DM or comment WHOLESALE and I’ll share a link to our wholesale enquiry form.

xM

26/05/2026

I didn’t set out to start a business.

I just wanted to make something useful with my hands… and support my family while looking after what we’ve been given.

In my world, that looks like:
• choosing simple over complicated
• re-using where I can
• supporting local
• making things that last

As a working mom of 3, life is full.
Busy days. Packed schedules. So many moving parts.

So I started making things that help carry it all — simply.
Bags that serve a purpose.
Pieces that make everyday life feel a little lighter.

The name Lula comes from IsiXhosa — meaning to simplify, to make easy.

And that’s what I’m always coming back to.

From the way we pack a bag ➡️
to the way we give a gift ➡️
to the way we care for what we have (whether the people and the place).

🌟Because simple can still be meaningful.

And sustainable can still be beautiful.

So, if you’re trying to do life with a little more intention…
you’re in the right place.

Thank you for following along.

x M

20/05/2026

Still stuck on what to give your guests or clients?

You’ve got the event details sorted, but then comes the part that can slows thing down — the gifting.

What do you choose that feels thoughtful, practical, and actually gets used?

That’s where we come in.
We supply quality locally made gifts for customers that tick all the right boxes:
• something different
• something local
• something sustainable
• something practical

Whether you’re sourcing for events, staff gifting, client gifts, or building your shop inventory, we make it simple to choose products that work:
* Tote Bags
* Back Packs
* Zipper Pouches
* Branded Fabric Packaging
and more.

At Lula Handmade, everything is made in small batch, by women earning and learning through each order — so your gifting carries real local impact, not just a logo.

And if you need it branded?
We can customise to suit your business — clean, simple, and aligned with your brand.

If you’re looking for a reliable supplier or exploring local gift suppliers that offer more than mass-produced options… you’re in the right place.

Let’s get your gifting sorted — properly.

Comment CORPORATE for a link to our enquiry form. Let's help you choose the right option for your needs.

xM

gifts

14/05/2026

If you want space without the bulk — this is it.

The Urban Sling keeps your essentials close, secure, and easy to carry.

No overpacking.
No fuss.
Just a well-made bag that does its job (beautifully).

Made locally. Made to last.

Ships within 3-5 days.
Shop your Urban Sling at link in bio.

12/05/2026

For 'Doing this together" to be a fair call, it only right that I do a quick re-introduction...

* With 'Van der Merwe' as a surname, I'm grateful for a short name. Thank you mom!

* I’m married to my best FRIEND , and together we parent 3 amazing kids. I seriously love being a mom to 3 teens.
Where else do you get to be loving, stern, gob-smacked, overwhelmed, surprised by their maturity and confused by their behaviour - all in one minute. I love the way teenagers think – it’s fascinating! 💥

* I’m an introvert who loves the BEACH🏝️, (even with the Cape wind that goes with it) and MOUNTAINS⛰️. It' s here where I recharge the quickest.

*It's important to me to look after the natural beauty we've been given. Repurposing and choosing low-waste wherever I can at home and at work, is my way of doing this.

* I grew up on a To***co farm in Mpumalanga & got a lot of my HAND SKILLS & work ethic from my parents - both hardworking, creative people.🧵🔨

* I am a sucker for anything GARDENING related. I may, or may not have "borrowed" a cutting from the side of the road on occasion🌱

* I WORK very hard and at a steep pace, and view work as a privilege. 🏃

* I learnt to SEW at about age 5, so making fabric products for you has been a joy that's only grown over the last 40 years.

* I can be quite outspoken about shopping LOCAL vs cheap imports from faceless companies in faraway lands.

* I have loads of WRINKLES, lines and folds – still learning to love them... but they do tell the story of our lives, right? (thank you for writing a song about it, Brandi Carlile!🎵)

* Keep the chocolate, bring on the toffees- the chewier the better! (Dentists, please disregard last statement)

* I am not so big on coffee (which I know is sacrilege in Cape Town’s coffee culture.) Good, real-ingredient TEA - in a white-on-the-inside cup, - that's my thing. Tea snob: yes sure...😅

NOW: It's your turn:
Hit the LIKE and FOLLOW button, so that I know I'm not talking to the void… This introvert needs it!👉

And tell me below: Which one of these surprise you?

05/05/2026

If you’re tired of giving the “usual”…
Some gifts are easy to buy. The special ones take a little more thought.

This range was made for that.

Each bag is hand embroidered, using repurposed embroidery thread — which means no two are ever exactly the same.
Every stitch is slightly different. Every piece, one of a kind.

They’re simple, practical, and made to be used every day:
• cosmetic bags
• pencil bags
• small organisers

But what makes them stand out isn’t just how they look —
it’s what they carry.

• Made in small batch
• Created using repurposed materials
• Supporting women earning and learning through each order
• Designed to last and to be used everyday.

So, if you’re looking for something thoughtful this Mother’s Day —
something that feels personal, useful, and quietly meaningful — this is it.

A gift she’ll use. And a story she’ll feel good about. A gift that will make her think of you.

Buy yours at the link in our bio.

30/12/2025

If you’re sourcing stock for 2026, save this checklist ✨

Good wholesale relationships make retail easier — not harder.

Did you know that LULA means "to make easy"? And that's exactly how I want to serve you.

Planning early = less stress later 🌿

📌Save this for the planning days ahead.

27/12/2025

Sure, there were plenty crazy busy days, but this year wasn't in your face.

Order. Clear communication. Confirmation. Production. Shipping.

Consistent. Healthy growth. Rest dependably diarized.

I think I want to continue building Lula this way.

22/12/2025

2025 taught me that ...
Slow, thoughtful growth lasts longer 🤍

That shop owners don’t want trends — they want reliable suppliers, delivering consistent quality & service.

That handmade still matters when it’s done with care.🛍️

That South Africans still care about supporting local small businesses.🧡

And that I really feel strongly (much more than I thought) about supporting fellow small businesses.🧑‍🤝‍🧑

👉If you’re planning your shelves for 2026, hit the follow button.
New ranges loading in 2026...

19/12/2025

Sometimes it’s one tiny detail that decides whether a customer ever comes back.

Good stitching. Strong zips. Fabric that holds its shape.

Quality always shows — even when no one says it out loud.

📌Save this if repeat customers matter to you.

10/12/2025

Want to grab gifts that make your loved ones smile?

Stock up on mindful gifts your friends & family will actually enjoy using every day in 2026.

From beautiful ZIPPER pouches, Diary Buddy PENCIL bags and small Rope BOWLS,
to Urban sling BACK PACKS, rope placemats & embroidered table runners...weve got you covered.

But hurry...
All orders placed online after 12 Dec will only be shipped in January 2026!

Order @ link in bio.

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Gordonsbaai

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 13:00

Website

http://www.lulahandmade.com/

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