Heritage Day falls on Thursday the 24th, and it's one of South Africa's most personal public holidays. There's no single tradition attached to it, just however many traditions your own life is made of, and for a lot of people, that means a fire, good food, and the people worth gathering for.
If you're firing up the braai this month, we've already put together a full gift guide for that, along with a dedicated braai gifts collection. This one's about something else: the one part of Heritage Day that's entirely yours.
Choose Your Skin
Andy Cartwright's Heritage Month campaign, Choose Your Skin, took the Sengetti Ribbed Coffee Mug and gave it ten combinations, five colours across two ceramic pairings. All ten are live now. The idea's simple: you don't choose the skin you're born into, but you choose how you wear it, right down to which one you drink your coffee out of.
| Combination | The vibe | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stone / Black | Quiet, but it doesn't need to be loud to be noticed | Someone who leads without raising their voice |
| Stone / White | The same quiet, worn lighter | Someone who prefers understated, any time of day |
| Red / White | Not trying to be subtle about it | Someone who wants their coffee to match their energy |
| Red / Black | Red at its most intense | Someone who doesn't do things by halves |
| Blue / White | Clear headed, no second guessing | Someone who starts the day with a plan already made |
| Blue / Black | Zero hesitation | Someone who's already decided, every time |
| Green / White | Grounded pride, worn openly | Someone who wears where they're from without explaining it |
| Green / Black | The same pride, a shade deeper | Someone who keeps that pride close, not loud about it |
| Black / Black | Unapologetically itself | Someone who doesn't dress a room down to fit into it |
| Black / White | The same boldness, the other way round | Someone who likes a classic with one twist |
One customer recently ordered four different skins in a single order. Fair, honestly, when there's a version of something that's actually you, it's hard to stop at one.
Every combination can also be branded with your own logo, for teams, events, or corporate gifts people will actually want to keep on their desk.
All ten are live now, and the 10% discount runs for the rest of September. Branding and delivery both take real time, so this week is the safer window to order if you want it in hand by the 24th.
Common Questions
How many Choose Your Skin combinations are there?
Ten. Five colours (Stone, Red, Blue, Green, Black) across two ceramic lid pairings each, on the Sengetti Ribbed Coffee Mug.
Can the mugs be branded for corporate orders?
Yes, each combination can be branded with your own logo for teams, events, or client gifting.
Is there a discount running?
Yes, 10% off across the full range for all of September for retail orders.
Will I get my order in time for Heritage Day if I order this week?
Branding and delivery both take time, so ordering this week gives the best chance of having it in hand by the 24th.
