12/05/2026
This January, our founder Anita Patrickson welcomed friends to her home just outside Cape Town for a traditional South African braai — an evening recently featured in the New York Times. For Anita, it was incredibly special to share a piece of the culture and rhythm that continues to inspire AMANU.
“It’s fun because it’s outdoors and everyone’s cooking together in the sunshine, jumping in and out of the ocean,”she shared with the Times.
The evening reflected everything we love most — relaxed gatherings, meaningful details, and pieces designed to be lived in. Bone, wood, and brass elements placed along the table echoed the same handcrafted materials found throughout our belts, bags, and sandals. Nothing overly styled. Just beautiful people, good food, and the kind of ease that always feels like home. Thank you for giving & I the best excuse to gather some of very favorite, most inspiring friends and bring them into my home in Cape Town for an evening to celebrate them… South African talent. Every guest was hand picked. They’re the people I look up to both professionally and personally. They love Africa deeply and that we got to shoot it for The New York Times - a publication I hold in such high esteem made it so incredibly special (and a little surreal!). Thank you for making it happen 😘 & for pulling it all together. To a creative wizard and tablescaping genius using our Amanu hardware as the decor. for the incredible custom hand painted tablecloth! My beautiful & Hicky for the amazing wine and love, for the unbelievable food and to my glorious friends who came and celebrated! love you guys so much! ❤️ interview by Photos by
