Humble beginnings
In 1998, the Original Owner, Fiona Cuyler Borthwick, founded FSP Collection with a vision to create unique and authentic leather and gameskin products. With a focus on expert craftsmanship and African style, FSP quickly gained a loyal following worldwide. Today, the company's products can be found in 10 countries, a testament to the enduring appeal of FSP's signature ethnic exoticism.
Experience the Beauty of
Africa with Lindiwe
Lindiwe's luxury handbags and accessories are a testament to the company's commitment to quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. With their sleek designs, rich gameskin textures, and exceptional craftsmanship, our products are not only a fashion statement but also a reflection of the company's values. Customers can experience the beauty of Africa while supporting a business that cares about the planet and its people.
Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Lindiwe is dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint while maximizing its social impact. The company sources its materials from government-approved herd reduction programs and the meat industry, ensuring that all raw materials are obtained through ethical and sustainable means. Additionally, we work closely with carefully selected suppliers and tanneries to ensure that all materials are processed and produced with the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility. We value expert craftsmanship, the well-being of our people, animals, and the planet.
Hide
Consciously crafted. Authentically African.
We believe true luxury is rooted in respect for nature, for people, and for craft. Our springbok and zebra hides are sourced through regulated South African conservation programs and certified tanneries. Every piece we make carries the story of sustainability, traceability, and heritage.
Our Approach
Upcycling Before It Was Cool
We have always believed in using what already exists. Long before upcycling became a trend, we were transforming natural hides into timeless designs.
Care at the Core
We partner with South African tanneries and artisans who share our values:
- REACH-compliant tanning practices
- Low-impact dyes and water-saving methods
- Small-batch production to minimise waste
Made by People, Not Machines
Every piece is handmade in our Cape Town studio by artisans we know by name. These are not factory lines, but creative collaborations with fair wages, shared design input, and respect for skill and tradition.
Designing for Circularity
We do not design for landfills. We design for legacy. Our pieces are made to last, with repair support offered to extend their life. Offcuts become purses, tags, or small goods. Nothing is wasted.
SPRINGBOK HIDE
By-product of Conservation
Springbok are among South Africa's most abundant antelope. Conservation teams manage their populations to prevent overgrazing and protect delicate ecosystems. The hides we use are by-products of this management and the venison industry. They are never hunted for leather alone.
Sustainable, Not Wasteful
Instead of discarding these hides, we give them new purpose. Each springbok skin has unique markings and colourations, meaning no two bags are ever the same.
Locally Tanned. Responsibly Finished
Our springbok hides are tanned in South Africa using traceable, environmentally conscious methods. We work only with certified tanneries that meet strict ethical, quality, and environmental standards.
ZEBRA HIDE
Ethical Sourcing with Respect
Zebra hides come from licensed game farms and conservation reserves where populations are carefully managed under wildlife authority supervision. As with springbok, they are by-products of the meat and wildlife industry, never taken purely for fashion.
Balancing Biodiversity
Unmanaged zebra herds can quickly outgrow their habitats, leading to resource strain. Ethical conservation ensures animal welfare while maintaining environmental balance.
Certified and Transparent
We source exclusively from certified South African suppliers who provide full traceability. Every zebra hide is naturally patterned by the wild. No artificial prints, just nature's own design.