About

About Us

Safari Figurines & Crafts is a Reading based family-run business specialising in supplying  high quality South African crafts and gifts. We aim to keep our costs as low as possible by selling directly to the public online and at selected shows and fairs.

We are UK agents for Zawadi Decor of South Africa and have been importing their outstanding figurines for nearly ten years. Zawadi are an Italian family-run business actively designing and influencing the contemporary African decor field. Their silver-plated bronze collection of statement pieces has provided inspiration to many discerning homes, reception areas and even an ocean going yacht. 

Many of our pieces are at the more expensive end of the market, so we know how important personal service is. Please contact us at hello@safarifigurines.uk if you would like to have  more information about our service or our products.   

About our Products

 Figurines

All our figurines, decor items and accessories are of superior quality. Products are sourced for their distinctive, durable and often tactile characteristics. 

Our bronze/silver-plated collection uses the traditional “lost wax” bronze casting process with each piece being  expertly finished by hand to create unique detail and then coated with a premium anti-tarnish coating.

Our cold cast bronze figurines, whilst being much lighter than solid bronze, create the look and feel of real bronze. The process of cold-cast bronze consists of mixing pure bronze powder with a bonding agent, and then applying it under pressure to the surface of the piece. This leaves a thin layer of real bronze which is then detailed by hand to add emphasis and contrast. The core material is a bonded limestone and silica mix, which once it has been cast and cured, creates a strong and durable material.

Mohair

We source premium quality mohair wool and throws from ethical suppliers, mainly in South Africa, the world’s leading mohair producer. Our mohair beanies are hand-knitted in the UK.

Our prices are often less than half the retail price of premium mohair products. This is because we buy end of ranges and overruns and pass the savings directly onto our customers. 

Croquet Mallets

Our competitively priced quality club mallets are produced in South Africa by a specialist craftsman with many years of experience. They have hand-made hardwood heads. Customers can choose either aluminium or carbon fibre shafts.

PHC Mallets have stood the test of time and can be found on many croquet lawns around the world.