The Karakal (ka-rah-khal) Temple is founded upon the principle of transmuting our innate sacred essence into timeless talismans. Rooted in the creator's Gujarati heritage, ecological background, and Advaita philosophy, Karakal creates handcrafted jewellery that transforms inner divinity into external beauty.

Blending Indian philosophy with a distinctly South African sense of place, Karakal's design language elaborates on the body and an extension of the ecosystem, carrying the subtle intelligence of both. Every talisman is an invitation to cultivate union within the self while remembering we are not separate from the natural world, but expressions of relationality within.

Welcome to the Karakal Temple, where craftsmanship and ecological reverence, converge with timeless depth and elegance. 

  • WOMAN-OWNED

  • ANCESTRALLY GUIDED

  • HAND-CRAFTED

  • INTENTIONALLY CURATED

  • ECOLOGICALLY INSPIRED
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NEW! STACKING RING WORKSHOP

If you’ve ever wanted make jewellery but had no idea where to start, we would love for you to join our first Stacking Ring Workshop, hosted by Shayla, founder of Karakal. 

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026 | HOUT BAY

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NAGINI: THE SNAKE COLLECTION

A symbol of transformation, power, and deep wisdom, the serpent has long been revered as a sacred beings, one that sheds, renews, and moves with effortless fluidity between worlds. In Tantra, the snake embodies both Shakti, the vital, creative force, and Shiva, the still, expansive consciousness. Nagini, Karakal's latest collection, channels this delicate interplay of energies, forging serpentine forms in brass, sterling silver, and gold-plated textures. Each piece becomes a talisman of unity, where the dance of opposite, ”masculine and feminine, movement and stillness, form and formlessness” merges into oneness.

Designed with an organic yet refined aesthetic, Nagini speaks to those who honor their inner power and embrace metamorphosis. Whether worn as a subtle adornment or a bold statement, these snake-inspired jewelry pieces serve as reminders of resilience, sensuality, and the harmonization of dualities. Rooted in the philosophy of Kashmiri Shaivism, this collection invites you to move with the current of your own unfolding, adorned in symbols of ancient mysticism and contemporary craftsmanship.


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