Who is De Afrikander Handelshuis?
De Afrikander Handelshuis (DAH) is the largest Afrikaans online shop.
How did DAH start?
DAH started in 2013 at a coffee shop in Magnolia Dell in Pretoria. More and more youth were walking around with “New York” T-shirts instead of “Pretoria” shirts and it was time to make Afrikaans associable again. With four T-shirts, a gazebo and a full tank of petrol the journey of DAH started.
Five years later, after countless agriculture and art festivals, street markets and late nights of folding T-shirts, DAH is the home of true Afrikaans products. Today, DAH’s online shop and physical shop at the Voortrekker Monument consist of much more than T-shirts. With vellies (genuine leather shoes), ketties (slingshots), tolletjiebrei, tin mugs and everything that is Afrikaans, DAH is a borderless home for all who love Afrikaans!
Where does the name come from?
In 1707, Hendrik Biebouw called out: ‘Ik ben een Afrikander’ (‘I am an Afrikaner’), in revolt against the colonial government of the Cape. De Afrikander’s name comes from these words of Hendrik Biebouw where the word ‘Afrikander’ was used for the first time. It was the moment where Afrikaners turned their faces away from Europe, and toward Africa. This event speaks of a fearless seizing of identity and a deep-rooted pride. De Afrikander boasts with this lifestyle and allows you to wear it on your sleeve with pride. De Afrikander Handelshuis – Products with culture!
Which products are available on www.afrikander.com?
Clothing and accessories: For the big-game hunter that struts with his trophies on his chest. For the townie with a longing for the open plains of Africa. And for the farm doll that can outwit both. Unique T-shirts, wooden sunglasses, suspenders and genuine leather vellies!
Snacks: For the mouth that longs for beer bread and freshly brewed black coffee.
Décor: Liven up your home with unique Afrikaans home and décor products that will meet even the approval of your mother-in-law!
Toys: Nostalgic treats for the little ones are as rare as the little ones themselves. Ketties (slingshots), tolletjiebrei, rubber band guns and harmonicas!
Jewellery: Unique shiny things that will let you long for Africa. An old 1-cent necklace, 5-cent earrings and necklaces from the famous Pretoria designer, Femke Kleisen.
Books and media: For every bookworm with an open spot on their bookshelf there are Afrikaans history books and Africana music CDs.
Art: Art that will light up your wall with famous South African landscapes such as the Hartbees houses, wind pumps, the Union Buildings and of course the Voortrekker Monument!
Buy Afrikaans
When you buy from DAH you help us to put more products on the shelves, so that you can have a proudly Afrikaans lifestyle by wearing your language on your sleeve! Help us to be your one-stop general retailer for all you need to be yourself. Support products in your language: Buy products with culture!
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To peek at the products, visit www.afrikander.com or visit the shop at the Voortrekker Monument.
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