R J Naran is one of the oldest family owned curio company's in South Africa. Since inception in 1948 located in the world renown Indian Market of Durban, the company has continued to satisfy international and local clients.

The company was originally started by Mr R J Naran in 1948 in the old Indian market, situated in Victoria Street which is now known as the Victoria Street Market.

In 1960 both his sons joined the business namely Dennis Naran and Shorty Naran who now is the CEO of the company. 

"At R J Naran we have continued to focus on our product offering. We have therefore established ourselves as specialists in the African Art and Jewellery arena. We have shipped to most corners of the globe and have satisfied clients from all over the world... We have over the years established strong exclusive relationships with renowned artists, sculptors and designers. Our authentic collection of classic and contemporary African Art and Jewellery continues to grow... Our focus unchanged is and always will be, to find and showcase, the best African Art and the most inspiring pieces of Jewellery this rich and diverse continent has to offer...." - Shorty Naran (CEO)