Lukretia Booysen
Lukretia Booysen is a self-taught curator, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for indigenous art in South Africa. As the founder and ar- tistic director of the Koena Art Institute, she has curated exhibitions that amplify Khoisan voices, promoting decolonization and social justice through art. Her work bridges traditional Khoe-San knowl- edge with contemporary expression, fostering authentic storytelling uninfluenced by external narratives.
With a passion for preserving cultural authenticity, Lukretia leads Kaiii in crafting products that celebrate Culture Crafted heritage
About Kaiii
Kaiii is a proudly female-owned company founded by Lukretia Booysen, the visionary behind the Koena Art Institute NPC. With a mission to bring Khoe and San designs and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the mainstream, Kaiii transforms ancient wisdom into modern home, fashion, and lifestyle products. Redefining indigenous design for a global audience, we blend cultural heritage with contemporary innovation to create items that honor ancestry while appealing to aesthetic sensibilities. Our unique offerings include product development and design, home decor, fashion, and lifestyle products such as per- fumes and food technologies rooted in ancient teachings and IKS. Kaiii integrates talent and artistry deeply rooted in culture, delivering fresh artistic inspiration and a truly unique, modern value-add