Our Story

CELEBRATING OVER 65 YEARS OF UNRIVALLED STYLE, QUALITY & SERVICE…

The home of the sensuous Sarees and style, Jayshree’s / Rivaz is synonymous with elegant, classic and modest Eastern fashion.

The saree, the celebrated Indian traditional wear, makes every woman look and feel graceful, elegant and subtly sensuous. For more than decades, Jayshree’s / Rivaz have been at the forefront of honouring, preserving, cultivating and keeping alive our ethnic Indian attire; the very epitome of our culture and rich colourful heritage.

From humble beginnings, Mr Jeevan and his wife Mrs Hemkoor, established a small haberdashery shop, as a means of providing for their growing family. Their combined experience and entrepreneurial drive encouraged them to continue growing their business, eventually leading Mr Jeevan to becoming one of the top 4 Saree retailers in South Africa.

Through sheer dedication, commitment, a passion for people and a strong sense of fashion foresight, Mr Jeevan set the foundation of his family business. Without knowing that this would become the legacy upon which his grandchildren would carry his business forward and become pioneers in the industry.

1957

Jeevan family established their first retail outlet in Durban, South Africa

1970

Opened the 2nd retail outlet in Durban, South Africa.

1987

Opened Rivaz: boutique style shopping, catering to the latest International trending punjabis and bridal lenghas.

1992

Established Jayshree's / Rivaz mega store in Lenasia, Gauteng.

1996

Relocated Rivaz to Musgrave Centre.

1997

Relocated original Jayshree's / Rivaz store to Value Centre.

1999

Established a Jayshree's / Rivaz branch in Chatsworth.

2000

Moved our offices and warehouse to Springfield Park Durban.

2002

Established ourselves at The Crescent in Umhlanga.

2002

Embarked on annual roadshows throughout outlying areas in South Africa, delivering the best of Eastern fashion to customers outside of Durban and Gauteng.

2010

Established our exclusive loyalty points programme.

2016

Successfully launched our Online store (www.jayshrees.co.za ), a first for the local industry.

2017

Established our store at the Cornubia Mall in Umhlanga.

2019

Official sponsor to the local movie production: "The Kandasamys".

2022

Set to launch more new and exciting things! Watch this space!

Today, Jayshree's / Rivaz operates as a proudly South African 3rd Generation family owned, managed and run business. With 3 outlets in Springfield, Chatsworth and Umhlanga as well as our pioneering Online store catering to the rest of South Africa. Jayshree's / Rivaz is arguably the largest importer of handpicked curated: prayer, daily, occasional and exclusive formal and authentic silk sarees, punjabis and lenghas and authentic bridal silk sarees and prayer wear.

With over 67 years of dressing families, our enchanting range of sarees and punjabis have graced a multitude of weddings, festivals and celebrations across Southern Africa and we look forward to serving you for your next event.

WHAT WE STAND FOR
Jayshree's / Rivaz like its relationships, brings a confluence of tradition, unique designs, timeless patterns, intricate embroidery, captivating colours and unparalleled quality – all woven together to be passed on from generation to generation.
SWIFT FASHION DELIVERY
Our range of items advertised are ready to ship. No waiting from suppliers to deliver. What you see is what we have in stock. Speedy delivery to your door within 2- 3 business days within South Africa. Our dedicated and competent management and sales staff have an in-depth product knowledge to assist our customers in every way possible, making shopping experience a real pleasure.