WHO WE ARE
SOUTH AFRICAN BRAND
Rooted in South Africa, informed by global standards of luxury.
Our perspective is local, our execution travels easily.
BEEE LEVEL 1
We meet the highest level of B-BBEE compliance with clarity and integrity.
Structure, transparency, and long-term stewardship guide how we operate.
WOMEN OWNED
Founded and led by women, with independence at the core.
Our decisions are shaped by experience, care, and quiet authority.
A STORY OF LUXURY AND JOY
Luxury, for us, is ease, pleasure, and correctedness.
Joy lives in the details that feel right — and arrive at the right moment.
WHERE WE ARE HEADED
To redefine luxury gifting in South Africa by celebrating African ingenuity, craftsmanship, and culture, creating moments that endure beyond the exchange.
HOW WE DO IT
We craft intentional, culturally intelligent gifting experiences by collaborating with exceptional local makers, delivering refined, thoughtful, and memorable gifts with uncompromising quality and service.
OUR COMMMITMENT TO LOCAL
Afro Luxe
Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
OUR STANDARD
CELEBRATE LOCAL EXCELLENCE
Every gift at May-May's is chosen with intention, highlighting the creativity, skill, and vision of South African artisans and makers. By selecting May-May, you support local talent and small enterprises while engaging with work that reflects modern African ingenuity, cultural depth, and refined luxury.
EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS
Quality is never assumed—it is carefully ensured. Each item is meticulously evaluated for craftsmanship, design, and presentation, so every gift arrives considered, complete, and worthy of the moment it represents. The result is an experience that feels effortless, assured, and memorable.
CURATED, NOT COLLECTED
Our collections are not assembled—they are composed. Each gift box is thoughtfully curated to bring together art, culture, and innovation in a way that feels cohesive and rare. Every unboxing is designed as a quiet journey of discovery, offering something distinctive that resists imitation.
MADE WITH YOU IN MIND
We believe gifting should reflect both the giver and the recipient. That’s why May-may offers made-to-order selections and bespoke personalisation, allowing each gift to align precisely with your intention, style, and message—never generic, never default.
Designed to belong — to the moment, to the meaning, to what comes after.