Our Shop
The Origins Shop is open to every Monday to Saturday from 09H00 to 16H00.
Items for sale are a mix of eclectic and beautiful ethnic objects, art, which contrast with more traditional, authentic pieces and contemporary items with a distinctly South µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø flavour. The majority of merchandise on sale in the Origins Shop is the product of creative and craft initiatives led by local communities, non-governmental organisations, women’s groups and individual South µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø artists and crafters.
Origins Shop also offers visitors an unequalled range of books ranging from µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍøa and archaeology to geology and fossils. Make your selection from publications on:
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø rock art
- San and Khoi studies
- Archaeology
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø art
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø history
- Peoples of Africa
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø culture
- Black consciousness
- Myths and folklore
- Politics
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø rituals
- Geology
- Gender issues
- Human evolution
- Natural history
- Natural science
- µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø politics
- Travel
- Exploration
Books worth a special mention include significant autobiographies, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø fiction and poetry, and a work entitled Origins, by Dr Geoffrey Blundell, former curator of Origins Centre. An excellent selection of µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø books for children is available, as well as DVDs and CDs featuring the haunting music of the San people. Helpful and knowledgeable staff members are on hand to assist with relevant information on pieces, craft groups or books. Items or books that are currently unavailable can also be ordered at the shop.
Corporate gifting
Add a special touch by selecting from a range of corporate gifts – from branded merchandise, to books, DVDs, CDs and handcrafted items – on sale at the Origins Shop.
The Origins Shop is open Monday to Friday from 10H00-17H00, Saturdays and Public Holidays 10H00-16H00, Sundays closed.
Contact the shop by telephone on 011 717 4700/08 or email bookings.origins@wits.ac.za