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Caring and Cleaning Instructions
Beads and Charms
Natural tarnishing of the beads and charms may occur due to wear and tear, as well as by the acidity of your skin. Avoid contact with water, perfumes, body lotions and other chemicals. Use a liquid or gel based cleaner instead of abrasive cleaners or polishes to restore your product’s natural patina.
All beads and charms are made out of a nickel free, tin based metal alloy. However they are stated on-site as nickel free because the local factory does not use any nickel in the casting or plating process of Oh Voilà products. Please be aware that nickel is used in this factory for other products.
Fabric and Ribbon Cleaning
The ribbons and Shweshwe fabric used in some pieces are easy to clean. Pull all the charms and beads to one side, wet the area that is soiled, squeeze a small amount of detergent into your hands and gently rub over the wet area. Rinse with warm water until all the detergent has gone. Take care not to get water over the remainder of the jewellery piece. Hang up to dry. If needed, iron the Shweshwe on low heat.
Silk Cleaning
The silk is handpainted, but colourfast and washable. In between the beads or charms, hand wash the silk area with lukewarm water. Pat dry between two towels and hang up to dry. If needed, iron on very low heat.
Leather Cleaning and Maintaining
Use professional leather conditioners to improve the overall lifespan of the leather and suede straps, making the material more resistant to water and humidity, while keeping it soft and supple. Stains should be removed immediately before a substance has a chance to soak in or dry onto the material. The cleaning of leather should be done gently, by hand, with a very soft and dry cloth. It is recommended that you use a mild professional and chemical free cleaner.
This advice comes to you directly from the manufacturer of the product.
Fashion Philanthropy
Oh Voilà is a unique range of jewellery and accessories, designed by Barbara Kasasa. All parts are locally produced in Cape Town, South Africa and handmade by formerly underprivileged women, who generate income for their families.
These cool yet understated accessories are a must have for the sophisticated fashionista who like to stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank. Oh Voilà accessories make the perfect gift for any occasion; for ladies, children and men. Wear it yourself, with attitude or spoil a friend with something different. Even the tubular packaging is eye catching. The range is available in a beautiful array of colours, themes and finishes. Striking packaging, organic beads, unusual materials: Petersham ribbons, leather, suede hand painted silk and the bright Shweshwe fabric.
Oh Voilà uses South Africa’s rich cultural heritage of the Shweshwe fabric in a contemporary, minimalistic way.
Afro chic with Attitude, here we come!
Look good and feel good!
Cool and Caring products from a company that believes in philanthropy through fashion – and walks the talk!
“ATTITUDE IS A LITTLE THING THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE” – WINSTON CHURCHILL
Dare to be different by wearing a piece of Oh Voilà design, you’ll love the attention.
Spoil someone special by giving something unique, they’ll love the attention. Whatever you do, you will make a difference in the life of formerly underprivileged women who hand make these pieces in South Africa. They will love you for empowering them to generate income for their families.
So have the attitude as if what you do makes a difference. It absolutely does!
SCIZOO is so proud to be able to present the Oh Voilà range and thus be a part of the Empowerment Movement for previously disadvantaged women. Buy Oh Voilà from SCIZOO and help us to help Oh Voilà and nurture this fantastic cause. Oh Voilà is a joint and passionately African effort to make a unique piece of jewellery at distinctly affordable prices.
Testimonials
So pleased with my Oh Voilà purchases from SCIZOO. So much to choose from that I ended up buying 8 pieces!! Beautifully presented in its packaging. Can’t believe the low cost of each individual piece too. So much so, my 17 year old has nicked two pieces already!
Highly recommend them to anyone that wants […]
Gail DaltonBinfieldI recently met Chris through a friend, she had shown me some of her purchases from SCIZOO. I was interested to see the Oh Voilà range and I was spoilt for choice. The packaging and the products were amazing, the prices so reasonable and best of all the background to how they were […]
Andrea GriffinReadingWhen I came across your site and saw your “Special Gifts” heading I thought you were going to be expensive. WOW – I was wrong! These items are just so special. I don’t know how you manage to sell them for so little money. On receipt of my first parcel from you I saw that […]
Erica RoseNorfolk, UKSo pleased I found you! I absolutely love the South African hand made jewellery and, now that you’ve let me loose in your store, I’m going to make the most of it. Such interesting and unique stuff and ridiculously low prices. I also love the look of the hand jewellery from your South African partners […]
Katie PetersenSouthampton, UKLove this shop! Goods arrived on time. Prices great and… here’s the best thing – my girlfriend is so stoked over the Eliza Skew Heart bracelet I bought her. Brownie points galore! Thank you, Scizoo! – Peter Moore – Sheffield
Peter MooreSheffield, UK
