Our Story

Lé Zandla was born from the belief that hands aren’t just tools, they’re storytellers. They touch, create, guide, and elevate. Based in South Africa, we are a boutique visual studio and creative marketplace built around the beauty and power of hands.

We began by specializing in premium, hand-focused content for brands, from skincare and beauty to fashion, lifestyle, and tech. But as our work grew, so did our purpose: to celebrate the art made with hands, not just the visuals of them.

Today, Lé Zandla is both a content studio and a curated hub for handmade African art, championing the elegance of detail and the stories behind every touch, pour, or pose.

Proudly based in South Africa, Lé Zandla exists to uplift African hands, whether they’re behind the scenes or holding the spotlight. We’re here to make the unseen feel seen, the subtle feel iconic, and the handmade feel priceless.

1. Hand Model Casting
We represent a curated roster of Black hand models, styled, trained, and ready for commercial and editorial content.

2. Visual Content Creation
From photography to video, we shoot premium hand-focused content in studio and on location. We offer full production support, including styling, lighting, art direction, and post.

3. Brand & Agency Partnerships
We work with beauty, fashion, tech, lifestyle, and beverage brands to create scroll-stopping visuals where the hands do the storytelling.

4. Licensing & Rights Management
We manage image licensing and usage rights so your visuals are secure, clear, and campaign-ready.

5. Handmade Art Marketplace
We showcase and sell handcrafted works by African artists — from sculptors and illustrators to ceramicists and printmakers. All works are made by hand and sold through our platform, connecting makers to buyers around the world.