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- 31 (diameter) x 4,5 (height) cm
- handmade from indigenous kiaat wood
- versatile tray or bowl for snacks, salad, cheese, bread, fruit, candles, table decor, etc.
- ultra smooth finish
- care: treat with food-safe oil to retain wood’s lustre
- colour and grain variations will occur

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- 76 (w) x 64 (h) cm (unisex)
- thick, textured, linen-like polyester weave
- unique hand drawn geometric curry leaf design
- lap pocket
- long waist ties, adjustable neck strap
- leather logo detail
- easy to wash, durable, wrinkle resistant, cool iron only
- colour: natural white with black-blue print

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- 76 (w) x 64 (h) cm (unisex)
- thick, textured, linen-like polyester weave
- unique hand drawn organic olive branch design
- lap pocket
- long waist ties, adjustable neck strap
- leather logo detail
- easy to wash, durable, wrinkle resistant, cool iron only
- colour: natural white with black-blue print

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- 30 cm (length), 95g (weight)
- handmade from solid kiaat wood with dipped black handles
- curry leaf engraving on front handles
- natural, sustainable, indigenous kiaat wood (colour and grain variations will occur)
- ultra smooth natural finish
- a great gift for home entertainers

- care: treat with food-safe oil to retain natural lustre

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• 35 (h) x 21 (w) x 20 (d) cm
• metallic top zip
• silver insulator lining with divider
• fits 4 tall wine bottles
• colour: texas tan (classic tan), texas choc (dark brown) or chicago tan (caramel fudge)

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Simply Seasonal by Ilse van der Merwe is a vibrant, visual recipe guide inspired by nature’s endless bounties. Choosing to cook and eat seasonally places a fresh spotlight on what’s being produced in our immediate surroundings. Simply Seasonal is a vibrant, visual recipe guide inspired by nature’s endless bounties. Choosing to cook and eat seasonally places a fresh spotlight on what’s being produced in our immediate surroundings. It encourages us to buy local, making us aware of what smaller producers are offering in our neighbourhoods.

Seasonal ingredients are given star status in the over 80 recipes, which range from starters to side dishes and from main courses to desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by a glorious full-colour photograph. Discover the seasons wherever you live and keep home cooking simple, local, joyful and unapologetically personal.

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- 35 (h) x 9,5 (w) x 9,5 (d) cm
- metallic top zip
- silver insulator lining
- fits 1 tall wine/champagne bottle
- colours: texas tan (classic tan), texas choc (dark brown), chicago tan (caramel fudge)

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Considering your favourite braai-lover already owns a braai grid and fire lighters, this luxurious gift box is the perfect kit to complete the braai of his/her dreams: (includes gift box packaging)

• 1 x Jack leather wine cooler (chocolate brown)
• 1 x suade padded oven/braai glove (black)
• 1 x Stellenbosse Nonnatjie extra virgin olive oil (750 ml)
• 1 x Cape Herb & Spice Texan steakhouse rub (100g)
• 1 x Bertus Basson smoked chilli sauce

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- 35 (h) x 9,5 (w) x 9,5 (d) cm
- metallic top zip
- silver insulator lining
- fits 1 tall wine/champagne bottle
- colours: black pepper (off-black) with tan leather trims

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• 35 (h) x 21 (w) x 20 (d) cm
• metallic top zip
• silver insulator lining with divider
• fits 4 tall wine bottles
• colour: black pepper (off-black) with tan leather accents

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This is our signature apron and the ultimate gift for the food pro / cooking enthusiast who already has "everything". Designed by Cape Mediterranean author Ilse van der Merwe, this apron is made for like-minded cooking enthusiasts, chefs and professional hospitality staff. Made from sustainable, luxurious, unique hemp canvas, featuring breast pocket for cellphone & pen, comfortable hoodie-style lap pockets and brass D-ring for cloth (or for clicking on a looped wine opener). Metal and leather details and sturdy, soft hemp webbing straps. Says Ilse: "This apron is built to last and it feels great to wear - the best apron I've ever owned."

• strong and durable hemp canvas, extra wide cut for a great fit that hugs around your body
• beautiful metal & leather details
• extra long waist ties
• adjustable neck tie
• a lead time of 7-10 days apply for items that are out of stock

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This luxurious suade leather oven glove is not only stunning to look at, but it is a hard working heat warrior. Padded for extra safety and lined with a cotton inner, this glove can handle the heat.

Our suade oven glove makes an ideal unisex gift for braai enthusiasts and cooking enthusiast alike. Team it up with one of our aprons, a cookbook or our Stellenbosse Nonnatjie to complete the ultimate gift set for your loved one or special client.

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• 31,5 x 17 cm
• canvas outer, cotton lining & binding
• padded, diamond stitching detail
• tan leather detail & metal D-ring for hanging
• colours: flint grey (hemp canvas) & black pepper (cotton canvas) with black trim

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• 19 x 19 cm (set of 2)
• canvas outer, padded, diamond stitching detail
• tan leather detail & metal D-ring for hanging
• colours: flint grey (hemp canvas) & black pepper (cotton canvas) with black trim

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• - 30 (diameter) x 2 (thickness) cm
• - handmade from solid wood (oak or kiaat) with hole and leather loop
• - this is the most versatile serving board for small cheese platters, standard cakes, medium pizzas, steak, bread, snacks etc.
• - small enough to pack for outdoor picnics
• - non-invasive size for crowded lunch/dinner tables
• - ultra smooth natural finish
• - colours: kiaat (warm brown) and oak (pale brown), colour and grain variations might occur as this is a natural wood product
• - a lead time of 7-10 days apply should this item be out of stock
• care: treat with food-safe oil to retain natural lustre

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Solid kiaat knife magnet for wall mounting, with very strong sunken neodymium magnet strip, strong enough to hold a variety of chef's knives or other magnet-compatible metallic kitchen equipment. Handmade from ethically sourced local natural wood. Individual grain patterns may vary from picture. This is a stellar addition to display your kitchen knives neatly and stylishly, and makes an excellent gift for cooking enthusiasts.

• 45 x 6 x 2cm
• mounting brackets sunken at back
• basic self-installation required (no screws included)
• a lead time of 7-10 days apply for items that are out of stock
• care: treat with food-safe oil to retain wood's natural lustre

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• 29,5 cm (length), 85g (weight)
• handmade spoon set from solid kiaat wood with dipped black handles
• natural, sustainable, indigenous kiaat wood (slight colour and grain variations will occur)
• ultra smooth natural finish
• a great gift for home entertainers
• please note a lead time of 7 to 10 days apply should the item be out of stock
• care: treat with food-safe oil to retain natural lustre
   

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This premium quality extra virgin olive oil is produced, blended and bottled exclusively for us by award-winning olive oil masters in the Helshoogte Valley, Stellenbosch.

“Stellenbosse Nonnatjie” is a well-known 1885 Afrikaans song by the legendary Anton Goosen about a girl calling him back to the City of Oaks. Stellenbosch is also the place where Luuks! co-founders Edith Thiart and Ilse van der Merwe cemented their friendship while studying at the local university, sharing a love for good food and wine with great people.

Our olive oil comes in a 750 ml wine bottle with a beech wood cork top - testimony to the generous Mediterranean-style wine and food culture of the beloved historical town, Stellenbosch.

* Our current batch of extra virgin olive oil was bottled October 2021. It has a shelf life of 24 months.

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This vibrant, colourful cookbook by Luuks co-founder Ilse van der Merwe (cook/author/blogger/tv presenter) celebrates the inherent Mediterranean produce & lifestyle of the Western Cape. With more than 84 accessible, easy-to-follow recipes, it's the gift that keeps on giving.

• 28,5 x 23 x 2,4 cm
• 192 pages
• text, recipes, food preparation & styling by Ilse van der Merwe, photography & co-styling by Tasha Seccombe
• published by Penguin Random House Struik Lifestyle, 2019
• bronze medal winner in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2020
• a lead time of 7-10 days apply for items that are out of stock

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• 34 (h) x 18,5 (w) x 9,5 (d) cm
• metallic top zip
• silver insulator lining with divider
• fits 2 tall wine bottles
• colour: single malt
• fits 2 standard wine bottles

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• 34 (h) x 18,5 (w) x 9,5 (d) cm
• cotton canvas outer
• leather handles & trims
• silver insulator lining with divider
• fits 2 tall wine bottles
• colours: black pepper, earl grey (cotton canvas), both with tan leather trims

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This is the most stylish solution for professionals traveling by bicycle (yes, it can fit a laptop), or students wishing to keep their hands free while walking to class.

• 29 (width) x 35 (height) x 8,5 (depth)
• top handles, adjustable shoulder straps, lined inner, top zip, 1 x inside zip pocket, front zip pocket
• fits a 16 inch laptop
• colours: single malt (more colours released soon)

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This classic tote is timeless, beautiful and sturdy. A great size for everyday adventures and easy to hook over your shoulder.

• 33,5 (h) x 38 (w) x 10 (d) cm
• shoulder handles, top zip, lined inner, 1 x inside zip pocket
• colour : single malt
• lead time of 7 to 10 days apply for items out of stock

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• 22 (height) x 27,5 cm
• adjustable sling strap
• top zip, inner lining, 1 x inside zip pocket
• colours: texas tan (classic tan), texas choc (chocolate brown), chicago tan (caramel fudge)
• lead time of 7 to 10 days apply to products out of stock

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• 1 x Jack Leather Wine Cooler (colour: single malt)
• 1 x Wooden Multiboard (kiaat) with leather strap
• 1 x Wooden Salad Servers (kiaat) with black dipped handles
• 1 x Stellenbosse Nonnatjie Extra Virgin Olive Oil 750 ml

A selection of our finest products that you’ll need to complete your ultimate picnic basket, including a leather wine cooler, indigenous wood serving board and spoons, and locally crafted premium extra virgin olive oil. Beautifully packaged in our unique olive branch printed tissue paper, including a personalized hand written card.

A lead time of 7-10 days apply for items that are out of stock. Corporate branding options available, enquire within.