Handmade · one continuous thread · 240 pegs

Your photo,
woven from one thread

Send a photo — we map it to a single continuous thread wound between pegs around a circle, and hand-make a round portrait for you. You get the finished piece, gift-boxed and delivered. No kit, no hours of winding — we do it all.

🧵 4 000+ thread crossings 👁 Preview before you pay 🚚 Delivered across SA
Live — drawing now
From R899 · 7–14 days
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One of a kind

Your photo, no two alike

Handmade

Wound by hand, not printed

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Fast SA delivery

Couriered nationwide

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Preview first

Love it, then you pay

Your photo
In thread
Tap “Try an example” or upload a photo
Free generator · in your browser

Create your portrait from any photo

Upload a photo and the generator maps it to a single continuous thread between the pegs — drawing your string-art portrait right here in seconds. Drag the slider to compare your photo with the thread. Your photo never leaves your browser.

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Preview is simplified & monochrome; the real piece is finer (up to 240–300 pegs, ~3 200 threads). We confirm the exact look with you before we start.

Simple & transparent

How your photo becomes thread

1

Send your photo

Via the form or WhatsApp. A normal phone photo works — just keep the face in focus. We send a free preview before you pay.

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We map the thread

Software turns the photo into the route of one thread between 240 pegs. Tone comes from thousands of crossings. You approve the preview.

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We hand-wind it

Our maker winds the thread by hand along the route — up to 4 000 passes between pegs, hours of careful work.

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Delivered to you

Gift-boxed with a hanger and a card with your message. Couriered anywhere in South Africa.

One portrait, a thousand reasons

Turn memories into string art

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Anniversary

Your photo together, woven into thread. Says more than words.

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Wedding

A couple’s portrait — “two lives, one thread.”

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Your pet

The dog, cat or horse you love — in a medium almost no one offers.

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New baby

A portrait that stays on the wall long after they’ve grown.

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In memory

A warm way to keep the face of someone dear. Made with care.

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Corporate

A founder, a logo or a team photo in thread. An unusual gift.

A gift they’ll never forget

Not another mug. A keepsake.

People keep a LinkString portrait for years — on the wall, not in a drawer. It’s personal, handmade, and the “how is this one thread?!” reaction is part of the gift.

  • Free preview so you know exactly what you’re giving
  • Gift-boxed with a hanger and a personal card
  • Made and delivered in time for the date
  • Monochrome suits any room — sepia & graphite optional
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What customers say

Loved across South Africa

★★★★★
“I ordered a portrait of my husband for our anniversary. They sent a preview the same day and I teared up before I even saw the real thing. Up close it’s just thread, step back and it’s him.”
Lerato — Johannesburg · 40 cm
★★★★★
“We had a portrait made of our dog who passed last year. It came out so gentle and warm — the whole family was moved. It’s not just art, it’s a memory.”
Daniël — Cape Town · pet 40 cm
★★★★★
“Got a couple’s portrait for friends’ wedding. The whole table was stunned — nobody could work out how two faces come from one thread. Beautiful box, arrived on time.”
Thandeka — Durban · pair 50 cm
★★★★★
“The live preview sold me — I uploaded a photo and saw it as thread in seconds. The finished piece matched it perfectly. Quality is genuinely premium.”
Riaan — Pretoria · 50 cm
Give your space a touch

A circle that pulls a room together

The round format reads like a medallion — it works above a console, in a gallery wall, in the nursery or the office. Monochrome thread on a warm ring sits with any palette.

  • Three sizes: 30 cm, 40 cm, 50 cm
  • Ready to hang — hanger included
  • Optional wooden frame-ring & LED backlight
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Prices & what’s included

Clear prices, no surprises

We confirm the exact price with your free preview — before you pay.

Compact

30 cm · ready in ~7 days
R899
  • Finished round portrait in one thread
  • Free preview before you pay
  • Wall hanger + gift box
Shelf, desk or smaller gift
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Signature

40 cm · ready in 7–10 days
R1 499
  • Higher facial detail (240+ pegs)
  • Personal message card included
  • Priority queue
Anniversaries & big gifts
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Premium

50 cm · ready in 10–14 days
R2 299
  • Maximum detail
  • Pair portrait option (+R600)
  • Colour thread: sepia / graphite
  • Careful work with old photos
Premium gift, memorial, pair
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Add-ons: frame-ring +R350 · LED backlight +R450 · gift box +R200 · engraving +R150 · rush 5 days +30%  ·  DIY kit from R649

Got a question?

The things people ask us

How long does it take?
Usually 7–14 working days from when you approve the preview (30 cm closer to 7, 50 cm closer to 14). Need it for a date? Tell us up front — we almost always make it, and a 5-day rush is available. Tip: order about 2 weeks before the occasion.
What photo works best?
A clear photo where the face is in focus, well-lit, front-on or 3/4. A normal phone photo is fine. Old and archival photos work too — we handle them with care. Not sure? Send it and we’ll preview it for free.
What is it made of?
A sanded wooden/MDF ring with up to 240–300 pegs around the edge, and one continuous strong thread (up to 2 km in a single portrait) wound between them. No printing, no stickers — real handmade string art.
Can I get colour or a pair portrait?
Yes. The default is monochrome (dark thread on a light ring — suits any room), with warm sepia and graphite available. A pair portrait (“two faces, one thread”) is made on the 50 cm size.
How do I pay, and how does the preview work?
First we send a free preview of your portrait. You pay once you love it (50% deposit; the approved preview is your agreed sample). Card, Instant EFT and SnapScan supported via Paystack/PayFast. Want to change the crop or angle before we start? We redo it at no charge.
How do you deliver?
Couriered across South Africa (The Courier Guy / PUDO / Aramex). Your portrait ships in a protective gift box with a hanger. Collection available in select metros.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. You approve the preview before payment, so the finished piece matches your agreed sample. If it arrives damaged or genuinely doesn’t match the approved preview, we remake it free of charge. As a custom-made item it isn’t returnable for a change of mind under the CPA — which is why we agree everything with you first.
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Fill in the form — you only pay once you love the preview. Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp and send the photo straight into the chat.

🕙Orders daily 09:00–19:00 SAST
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By submitting you agree to be contacted about your order. You’ll send the photo in chat — we never publish photos without permission. Balance is due after you approve your free preview.