About the studio
Founded in 2012 by Laduma Ngxokolo, MaXhosa Africa is a high-end knitwear brand born from a thesis at Nelson Mandela University. Honours Xhosa culture through ready-to-wear knitwear, woven shawls, rugs, and accessories.
- Founded by
- Laduma Ngxokolo
- Founded
- 2012
- Based in
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Price range
- Premium
- Makes
- Knitwear, Heritage, Accessories, Menswear, Womenswear
The collection
ELIHLE - MSOCK 17
R 400
MLPIN8.1
R 450
MLPIN2.1
R 450
MLPIN1
R 450
PIN COPY MLPIN 3.1
R 450
MAXHOSA MLWC32 - SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLWC35- SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLWC37- SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLWC39.2- SHAWL
R 11 000
MAXHOSA MLWC39.1- SHAWL
R 11 000
MAXHOSA MLWC39- SHAWL
R 11 000
MAXHOSA MBH18.3 - Bucket Hat
R 4 500
MAXHOSA MBH18.2 - Bucket Hat
R 4 500
MAXHOSA MBH18 - Bucket Hat
R 4 500
MAXHOSA MBH18.1 - Bucket Hat
R 4 500
MAXHOSA MLTP25 - LADIES TOP
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLTP25.1 - LADIES TOP
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLTP25.3 - LADIES TOP
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLTP25.4 - LADIES TOP
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLSK95 - LADIES SKIRT
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLSK95.1 - LADIES SKIRT
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLSK95.3 - LADIES SKIRT
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MLSK95.4 - LADIES SKIRT
R 15 900
MAXHOSA MNBV1.3 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MAXHOSA MNBV1.2 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MAXHOSA MNBV1 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MAXHOSA MNBV1.6 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MAXHOSA MNBV1.4 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MAXHOSA MNBV1.1 - BIB VEST
R 10 500
MLPIN 6.1
R 450
MAXHOSA MLWC26 - SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLSK60 - LADIES SKIRT
R 13 100
MAXHOSA MLWC40- SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLWC40.1- SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLWC40.2- SHAWL
R 9 200
MAXHOSA MLDR42.2 - DRESS
R 28 000
MAXHOSA MLDR70 - LADIES DRESS
R 45 000
In the journal
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Why we never convert the price
A naira price, a pound price and a rand price say three different things about who a studio is making for. Converting them would erase all three.
The Lens, May 2026
Hand-embellishment in Lagos, the politics of a knit, and why we still keep the door open at the studio.
What MaXhosa knit means now
Laduma Ngxokolo started a thesis project. Fifteen years later it's a knit-house with a pattern library, a flagship in Joburg, and a question about what the cardigan is for.
Shows and events
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ConcludedSouth African Fashion Week — SS27
The 47th edition wrapped April 19 in Johannesburg. Highlights included Thebe Magugu's strongest collection in three years and a return for MaXhosa with a resort-driven knit lineup. Full edits on the journal.
Threads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
ConcludedThreads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
A noklens-curated three-month exhibition at Tafawa Balewa Square. Twelve studios shown in conversation with archival textiles from the National Museum's collection. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; late opening Thursdays until 9 p.m.
ConcludedMaXhosa Africa — New York Pop-up
Ten days at 152 Mercer in SoHo. The full SS26 knit collection plus the homewares line, several pieces produced exclusively for the New York opening. Laduma Ngxokolo on-site for the first weekend.