STORIMade by someone. For someone.

Where handcraft meets story

Stori is a South African marketplace built for makers and the people who love what they make. No middlemen. No mass production. Just craft, community, and the stories behind every piece.

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Buying on Stori

  1. 01
    Browse

    Explore products by category or search for something specific. Every listing links to the maker's story.

  2. 02
    Add to basket

    Select your item and add it to your basket. You can shop from multiple vendors in one order.

  3. 03
    Checkout

    Pay securely via PayFast — cards, EFT, SnapScan, and more. Your confirmation arrives by email.

  4. 04
    We dispatch

    Your vendor packages and hands off to our courier partner. You get tracking as soon as it's on its way.

  5. 05
    It arrives

    Receive your handcrafted item with a 14-day return window if anything isn't right.

What makes us different

Selling on Stori

Genuinely handmade

Every item you list must be made by hand — by you or your collective. We don't accept resellers, dropshippers, or mass-produced goods.

South Africa–based

At launch, Stori is open to makers based in South Africa. We are building towards international markets and will announce when applications open.

A story to tell

Your story is your storefront. We'll ask about your craft, your process, your inspiration — this is what sets your products apart from anything sold in a chain store.

From application to first sale

  1. 01
    Apply

    Fill in the vendor application — it takes about 5 minutes. Tell us who you are, what you make, and your story.

  2. 02
    Review

    Our team reviews every application personally. We aim to respond within 5 business days.

  3. 03
    Set up

    Once approved, you'll get access to your vendor dashboard. Add your story, photos, and bank details.

  4. 04
    List

    Upload your products with photos, descriptions, pricing, and stock levels. Go live when you're ready.

  5. 05
    Sell

    Orders arrive in your dashboard. Pack, dispatch, and mark as shipped — we handle the rest.

Apply to become a vendor

Simple, transparent plans

Standard

R250 / month
  • 14% commission per sale
  • Unlimited product listings
  • Full vendor dashboard
  • Earnings statements
  • 30-day free trial

No listing fees. No setup costs. Your subscription pays for itself as your sales grow — the commission saving on Pro vs Standard is R0 at R1 750/month in sales, and grows from there.

Vendor FAQ

No. You can sell as an individual, a sole trader, or a registered business. What matters is that the products you sell are genuinely handmade by you or your collective.

Our team reviews every application personally and aims to respond within 5 business days. We may request photos of your work or ask a few follow-up questions to better understand your craft.

Yes — Stori is open to makers across South Africa. We ship nationally through our courier partners, so your location doesn't limit who you can sell to.

Once a buyer's order is marked as delivered, your earnings enter a 14-day settlement hold. This short window protects buyers in case an item arrives damaged. After 14 days without a dispute, your payout is released to your registered bank account. You can track every settlement from your vendor dashboard.

Commission depends on your plan — Standard vendors pay 14% per sale, Pro vendors pay 12%. Founding Vendors who joined during the launch programme have a fixed rate starting at 13%, which reduces further through our referral programme.

More questions? See the full FAQ or email us.

Ready to share your craft?

Join a marketplace built around makers. Your story deserves to be told.

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