What was the idea behind your brand?

Our Managing Directors Suzanne Snowdowne and Karin Woodwantedto start a creative business that would empower woman and feed into the community. The inspiration and creative concept behind Cape Island was borne from a desire to capture the natural beauty of Africa and celebrate it in people’s homes.

How many people work for you?

We have a dynamic team of 20 incredible women who share the same vision and passion for the brand.

What are your best sellers?

Our Clifton Beach, Black Gold and Summer Vineyard collections are currently on our best-seller list with candles of all sizes and diffusers taking centre stage.

What is YOUR favourite product of your collection? 

We’re currently wild about the newest addition to our fragrance range,“Wild Coast” inspired by the rugged, untamed natural beauty of the stretch of coast that runs from the Eastern Cape to the KwaZulu Natal border. The sweetly seductive scent captures enticing notes of black currant and wild jasmine grounded with rich praline and patchouli. Wild Coast offers its tribute to the resilient youth of Africa and the promise of hope for a better future.

What to you is the best thing about selling on KNUS?

We’re thrilled to align with a brand who shares the same creative DNA and delivers an identical, credible, and memorable brand promise in service of our communities.

How would you say it has impacted your business selling through KNUS? 

Partnering with. KNUS exposes us to a wider customer base and gives us the opportunity to communicate with our target audience in a different way

Why would you say it is important for customers to support local?

We support local businesses in a bid to help strengthen the local economy and create jobs. All our products are locally designed and made right here on African soil. We believe that recovering and growing South Africa’s economy is everyone’s responsibility.