Craft jewellery that lets people be bolder.
Isimodeni plans that future by making high-quality beaded jewellery that combines ancient Zulu aesthetics with modern design — then uplifts others through connection and storytelling.
01 — Brand story
Isimodeni Creations
by Nomfundo Dlamini
Ancient colour,
modern metal.
Isimodeni means “modern” in isiZulu. Nomfundo Dlamini founded the studio after graduating from the Durban University of Technology, leaving commercial jewellery work because she wanted to keep creating.
The work fuses traditionally crafted Zulu beadwork — its colour, vibrancy and geometric simplicity — with sterling silver frameworks for earrings, necklaces and rings. Each piece is meant to last generationally, not as costume but as jewellery for any occasion.
Nomfundo takes an unapologetic approach to colour. The studio has shown at Décorax, the Durban Business Fair, Africa Travel Indaba, SARCDA, Maison & Objet, CAEXPO and New York Now, and has been published in 500 Beaded Jewellery.
