African Gifts, Inspired by Wildlife
Whimsical Collection is a South African studio-led brand founded by artist Dezireë Smith.
Each piece begins as original artwork and is thoughtfully translated into objects for everyday living — celebrating African wildlife with care, realism, and joy.
There is a certain kind of Africa that stays with you. The dust on an old road. The stillness before a sighting. The colour of the land after rain. A lodge veranda at golden hour. A zebra with too much confidence. A leopard pretending not to notice you. A rhino who looks as though he has always known exactly who he is.
These are the moments Whimsical Collection is made from.
There was a time when Africa felt endless. When the wilderness seemed too vast to lose, and the animals too many to ever disappear. Today, we know differently. What remains is more precious because it is not guaranteed.
From canvas to textile, paper goods, homeware and travel pieces, each product begins with art — made for those who love Africa and want to take a little of its spirit home.
For those who have known Africa once, and never quite left it behind.
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We promote the plight of endangered African animals by donating to ‘Care for Wild’, dedicated to rearing the baby rhinos that lost their mothers to poaching.
Store Location
Unit 16 & 17 Pro Dev Busines Park
83 Capricorn Drive
Capricorn Business Park
Muizenberg, Cape Town
Open Weekdays 8am-4pm