Meet the Maker

I have always had this burning passion to create things and push my boundaries when it comes to everyday living. I have always had this dream of one day owning my own business and having my own clothing range designed and catered for people like game rangers and farmers and the like. However this dream was no easy thing to achieve and I am still working on making this dream a reality.

My brand was built around being this social media persona but many people don’t really know who I am as a person. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be able to have the experiences I have had, working with some of the most dangerous animals South Africa has to offer and in some cases not only working with these animals but also forming a indescribable bond which many people will never get to experience.

I am so thankful for all the amazing privileges I have had in my life and I am so blessed to still be here to share this story as there were many times in my life where I was a little bit too much of a risk taker or if you want to call it something else, I would say “dumb”.

One of the scariest things I have done in my life thus far was creating this online business. Even scarier than coming face to face with a lion. Yes that might sound bizarre, but when animals are mostly all that you see everyday and spend time with. The things you fear in life start to shift. Like, the fear of failure. The fear of not living up to my own expectations or even the fear of letting someone down.

The new addition of leather goods to the website was a major shift for my dream of having a clothing range. My passion for working with leather came from my oupa. Before his passing he gave me all his leather craft tools and said that he hopes I will be able to enjoy them as much as he did. Although I never had the opportunity for him to teach me all his old school techniques and what some of the tools were for, it simply didn’t matter. I somehow inherited his love for creating things and working with my hands. I am truly grateful for this because there were times where I could not afford to buy anything and knowing it would take me ages to save up for buying the item. I just said to myself, why not try and make it. It started out with small projects, like bookshelves, chairs and a lot of other things in and around the house. However, leather craft was somehow always part of the things I needed to make. a New phone cover. a Leather cover for my Bible. My friend asking me if I could make him a new belt, no problem. So my journey with leather grew, up to a point where I not only wanted my friends and family to enjoy the craft but all you as well.

I want to provide all of you with something made with love, passion and something that would last you a lifetime and in my case. Something that You might be able to pass down to your next generations so that they may also enjoy it.

I am just a regular farm boy from South Africa who loves working with his hand and making things. Never would I have thought that I would be able to share my passion with all of you.

I truly want to thank you from the bottom of my hart for supporting this small business of mine and supporting this awesome journey I am on. I hope that this story inspires you to not be afraid of taking that big leap in your life, although scary. Just remember nothing is impossible when you put in the hard work for it. Wether it be a new investment, starting your own business or even applying for that new job that you have always wanted. Nothing in life is easy and trust me, I have had my fair share in hard times in life. But with the grace of God, I got through them and learned from my mistakes and always attempted to be a better version of myself no matter what.

At Wild Lore, I understand that adventure is not simply a destination— it is a state of mind, a way of life. It is the exhilaration of scaling a towering mountain, the serenity of a solitary hike through the bush veld , and the thrill of gazing upon a breathtaking sunset over untamed horizons. These moments shape our souls and ignite a yearning for something more in life.