About Us

 

Our Story

Beauty in the imperfect

We’re a curious bunch, chasing the idea of beauty... not the polished, factory-perfect kind, but the raw, untamed beauty that emerges when chaos and craftsmanship collide. We find it in the cracks, the imperfections, and the forgotten things society throws away.

At Konto Khalo, we don’t mass-produce furniture or decor for convenience. What we create are pieces with stories... pieces that started as waste and ended up as art. Every shard of glass, every broken tile, every discarded brick holds a whisper of the past, and we’re here to help it speak again.

We celebrate and embrace the sphere of creativity, where our team has found residence to continually innovation to design, the missteps, the breakthroughs,and all that leads to something real. That’s what you’ll find in everything we make: our thoughts, our mistakes, our passion, and a bit of our soul. Us.

Vision

Our vision goes beyond furniture and decor. We want to redefine what waste can be and create a space where designers, makers, and dreamers come together to turn discarded materials into something extraordinary. Konto Khalo isn’t just a brand—it’s a movement, a culture toward sustainability, creativity, and connection. So, what’s the point of all this?

Take a look. Feel something. Decide for yourself...

 

Our Sustainable Developmental Goals

Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically:

Through our designs, we’re addressing over consumption and waste while creating meaningful job opportunities in South Africa’s creative economy.

 

VALUES

 

Waste Isn’t Waste:

Everything has potential, even the discarded and forgotten.

 

Imperfectly Perfect:

We embrace the beauty in flaws—perfection is overrated anyway.

 

Thoughtfulness First :

Every piece we make is intentional, carrying a story worth telling.

 

Sustainability with Style:

Saving the planet shouldn’t mean sacrificing beauty or creativity.

 

 

Our Team

 Kgosietsile Leburu   Likhona Mkonto   Mangaliso Rankwana

 

We’re just a group of dreamers armed with coffee, recycled materials, and a refusal to settle for boring furniture. Yes, we make furniture. And No, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. When we’re not chasing beauty or digging through waste, we’re probably debating if this website font is sustainable enough. This is us. We turn waste into art, coffee into fuel, and chaos into beauty. 

Whether you’re here to find a piece that sparks joy, joining us on this journey, or learning how to re-purpose waste, we invite you to explore, to connect, and help us shape a more beautiful, sustainable world.