Moksi: Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs
In 2021, a question sparked a journey that would change the landscape for South Africa’s creative entrepreneurs: What would you do if you could do anything? For a local female entrepreneur and her colleague, the answer was simple yet bold—launch an online business dedicated to handmade creations and digital art. From that dream, Moksi was born.
Moksi is often referred to as the “Etsy of South Africa,” but what exactly does that mean? To understand this, let’s look at Etsy, the global marketplace where millions of people sell and buy unique handmade crafts, vintage goods, and digital designs. Etsy became a lifeline for creative entrepreneurs worldwide, offering them a platform to reach customers far beyond their local markets. It empowered individuals to turn their passions into thriving businesses.
Similarly, Moksi shares this ethos, but with a deep-rooted focus on local South African talent. Founded after months of research and conversations with creative entrepreneurs across the country, Moksi identified a growing need: South Africa’s makers, artisans, and digital creators needed an online space where they could showcase their talent and reach customers 24/7. The founders discovered that many people had lost their jobs during the 2020 pandemic. Faced with the challenge of starting over, many turned back to their hands—their first love—creating handmade products.
From crafting jewellery and home décor to digital art and bespoke art, South Africa’s creative entrepreneurs were reigniting their passion, and Moksi aimed to provide them with the right platform to sell their creations. Offering a digital marketplace, Moksi enables these entrepreneurs to sell their handmade and digitally crafted products effortlessly, giving them access to a national customer base. It has become a beacon for those looking to support local talent.
The mission of Moksi is simple yet powerful: to provide an inspiring digital marketplace that empowers creative South African entrepreneurs by making their talent accessible to the right customer. Their vision is even more ambitious—to become South Africa’s most loved trading platform for all things creative.
When you shop on Moksi, you’re not just buying a product. You’re supporting the dreams and passions of local creatives. You’re making an impact on South Africa’s creative economy, helping entrepreneurs thrive in a space where their talents are celebrated.
In short, Moksi is more than just a marketplace; it’s a movement. It’s a celebration of craft, design, and the entrepreneurial spirit of South Africa’s creators. So the next time you’re looking for something unique, handmade, or digitally designed, think of Moksi—the home of South Africa’s creative entrepreneurs.
