The Zambezi Collection

The Zambezi Collection

The Zambezi Collection The great Zambezi River brings life to a diverse set of plants and wildlife and has provided the Ardmore ceramicists with a bounty of inspiration for their creations, which led to the birth of this collection. Featuring designs which draw on the artistry of the Ardmore ceramicists magical creations, the Zambezi Collection is an invitation to return to the grandeur of nature, and encompasses five new motifs which portray tales and elements of life around the Zambezi. Along with our distinctive linen, we selected fine silk and cotton velvet on which to showcase this collection, each cloth adding a special element of style to the fabric s design.

FABRICS Our designs come alive on our distinctive linen, luxurious velvet and light cotton cloths. Each cloth is carefully selected to compliment the story printed on it. SPECIFICATIONS Linen 70% Linen, 30% Viscose, 140cm wide Velvet 49% Viscose, 42% Cotton, 9% Polyester, 140cm wide Cotton 100% Cotton, 150cm wide

STONE Linen (FABMBS), Cotton (FABMBSC) Monkey Bean Mischievous monkeys play and hide amongst the Lucky Bean trees in this elegant design. Africa s beautiful coral trees, also known as Lucky Bean trees are valuable plants to the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for a variety of birds, animals and insects. Lucky Bean trees are also buried on the graves of Zulu chiefs and are associated with magic in the Zulu culture. Repeat measures 76.5cm. PARAKEET Linen (FABMBP) NIGHT Linen (FABMBN) Velvet (FABMBNV) ASH Linen (FABMBA) Velvet (FABMBAV) BUTTER DUST Linen (FABMBBD) FLAME Linen (FABMBF) Velvet (FABMBFV)

SWAMP Linen (FABRCS) River Chase Crocodiles and Strelitzia, or Bird of Paradise flowers, combine with vines and banana leaves in this design which celebrates these ancient reptiles and beautiful flora of the Zambezi basin. Repeat measures 74.5cm. RIVER GREEN Linen (FABRCRG) Cotton (FABRCRGC) DRIFTWOOD Linen (FABRCD) SILVER RIPPLE Linen (FABRCSR) Velvet (FABRCSRV) ROYAL Linen (FABRCR) Velvet (FABRCRV) MOONLIGHT Linen (FABRCM) Velvet (FABRCMV) NIGHT Linen (FABRCN)

STONE Linen (FABBBS) Bush Bandits Leopards and Black Backed Jackals provide the heart of this design, which showcases these seldom seen night-time predators back-to-back. Appropriate since they are known to be cunning hunters. The design also features Ardmore artist Jabu Nene s flower in the middle to link the repeat and an organically imperial ribbon as a stripe. Repeat measures 76cm. BUTTER DUST Linen (FABBBBD), Cotton (FABBBBDC) ASH Linen (FABBBA)

RIVER GREEN Linen (FABFRG), Velvet (FABFRGV) Feather The design has been taken from the natural geometric patterns that occur on the wings of African birds. Evolved from the scales of reptiles, feathers set birds apart from all other animals and are necessary for flight, insulation and courtship displays. Repeat measures 21.6cm. ROYAL SILVER RIPPLE CHARTREUSE Velvet (FABFRV) Linen (FABFSR) Velvet (FABFCV) Velvet (FABFSRV)

SWAMP Linen (FABAS) Amasumpa Amasumpas are small nodules which feature in Zulu traditional pots and underline the endless circle of life. In this range they appear alongside leopard print which refers to Zulu royalty, who choose this big cat s pelt to showcase their authority. Repeat measures 80cm. NIGHT Linen (FABAN) FLAMINGO Linen (FABAF) MOONLIGHT Linen (FABAM) ROYAL Linen (FABAR)

SCATTER CUSHIONS To compliment our fabric collection, we bring you the Lovebird Leopards and Monkey Paradise scatter cushion designs in versatile colour ways. Selected fabric designs from the collection is available as linen and velvet scatters. SPECIFICATIONS Silk 100% Silk, 40x40cm with piping Velvet 49% Viscose, 42% Cotton, 9% Polyester, 60x60cm Cotton 100% Cotton, 50x50cm Linen 70% Linen, 30% Viscose, 50x50cm

NIGHT Silk (CUSHLLNS), Cotton (CUSHLLN50) Lovebird Leopard Leopards are a mark of chieftaincy in Zulu culture, and this regal couple is surrounded by the florets and lucky beans of the coral tree. Available in Silk (40x40cm) and Cotton (50x50cm). MAGNOLIA Silk (CUSHLLMS) Cotton (CUSHLLM50) DELTA Silk (CUSHLLDS) Cotton (CUSHLLD50) TANZANITE Silk (CUSHLLTS) NIGHT Silk (CUSHLLNS) Cotton (CUSHLLN50) BUTTER Silk (CUSHLLBS) TANZANITE Cotton (CUSHLLT50)

CHALK Silk (CUSHMPCS), Cotton (CUSHMPC50) Monkey Paradise Crawling amongst the striking bloom of the Strelitzia, our vervet monkeys remind us of the playful and spirited character of the world of Ardmore. Available in Silk (40x40cm) and Cotton (50x50cm). SWAMP Silk (CUSHMPSS) Cotton (CUSHMPS50) FLAME Silk (CUSHMPFS) Cotton (CUSHMPF50) STONE Silk (CUSHMPSTS) NIGHT Silk (CUSHMPNS) Cotton (CUSHMPN50) CHALK Silk (CUSHMPCS) Cotton (CUSHMPC50)

Monkey Bean Velvet 60x60xm and Linen 50x50 scatter cushions from the fabric collection. ASH Velvet (CUSHMBAV) NIGHT Velvet (CUSMBNV) FLAME Velvet (CUSHMBFV) ASH Linen (CUSHMBA50) NIGHT Linen (CUSHMBN50) FLAME Linen (CUSHMBF50) STONE Linen (CUSHMBS50) BUTTER Linen (CUSHMBB50) PARAKEET Linen (CUSHMBP50) River Chase Velvet 60x60xm and Linen 50x50 scatter cushions from the fabric collection. ROYAL Velvet (CUSHRCRV) SILVER RIPPLE Velvet (CUSHRCSRV) MOONLIGHT Velvet (CUSHRCMV) ROYAL Linen (CUSHRCR50) SILVER RIPPLE Linen (CUSHRCSR50) MOONLIGHT Linen (CUSHRCM50) DRIFTWOOD Linen (CUSHRCDv50) NIGHT Linen (CUSHRCN50) RIVER GREEN Linen (CUSHRCR50) SWAMP Linen (CUSHRCS50)

Amasumpa Linen scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 50x50cm. SWAMP Linen (CUSHAS) ROYAL Linen (CUSHAR) NIGHT Linen (CUSHAN) MOONLIGHT Linen (CUSHAM) FLAMINGO Linen (CUSHAF) Feather Velvet scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 60x60cm. FEATHER Velvet (CUSHFRV) RIVER GREEN Velvet (CUSHFRGV) CHARTREUSE Velvet (CUSHFCV) SILVER RIPPLE Velvet (CUSHFSRV)

Gift Cards Some of our favourite designs enliven a range of bespoke gift cards, each ready to be presented on any occasion. Available as singls with an envelope, or in a box set of 6. LEOPARD CARLBP01 14.5cm x 14.5cm RIVER CHASE CARRCP01 14.5cm x 14.5cm LOVING LEOPARDS CARLLN01 14.5cm x 14.5cm MONKEY PARADISE CARMPS01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

ROYAL SABLE CARRSR01 14.5cm x 14.5cm GALLOPING ZEBRA CARGZT01 14.5cm x 14.5cm BOX OF 6 GIFT CARDS CARBOX7 15cm x 15cm

TABLE LINENS Introducing a full range of table cloths, runners, and napkins, with designs and artwork continuing the distinctively classic style of the Zambezi Collection. SPECIFICATIONS Cotton 100% Cotton

Tablecloths Ornate exhibitions of wildlife, foliage, and flowers adorn our Zambezi Collection tablecloth designs, depicting cheerful and spirited scenes paying testimony to the abundance of African nature. 100% Cotton. Available in two sizes: 240x155cm and 310x155cm. LEOPARD LILLY FROST 100% Cotton in Standard size TABLLF (240x155cm) or Large size TABLLF01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller) LEOPARD LILLY SAFARI STONE 100% Cotton in Standard size TABLLS (240x155cm) or Large size TABLLS01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller)

MONKEY PARADISE SUNDOWNER 100% Cotton in Standard size TABMPS (240x155cm) or Large size TABMPS01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller) MONKEY PARADISE SANDSTONE 100% Cotton in Standard size TABMPSA (240x155cm) or Large size TABMPSA01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller)

SABLE ROSE Standard size RUNSR (240x42cm), extra length RUNSR01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller) Table Runners Our Zambezi Collection table runners feature the intricately detailed artwork developed by the Ardmore artists, celebrating the array of life found through the Zambezi River basin. 100% Cotton. Available in two lengths: 240x42cm and 320x42cm.

BUSH BANDITS FROST Standard size RUNBBF (240x42cm), extra length RUNBBF01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller) BUSH BANDITS STONE Standard size RUNBBS (240x42cm), extra length RUNBBS01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller)

Bush Bandits Napkin (Pair) BUSH BANDITS SUNDOWNER 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBS BUSH BANDITS STONE 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBST BUSH BANDITS FROST 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBF

Feather Napkin (Pair) FEATHER ROYAL RED 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFR FEATHER FROST 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFF FEATHER STONE 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFS FEATHER CORAL 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFC

Leopard Napkin (Pair) LEOPARD FROST 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBS Leopard Lilly Napkin (Pair) LEOPARD LILLY FROST 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLF LEOPARD LILLY DELTA 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLD

LEOPARD LILLY SAFARI 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLS LEOPARD LILLY STONE 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLL LEOPARD LILLY STARRY NIGHT 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLN

INTRODUCING The Zambezi Sofa The Zambezi Sofa epitomises the vivid colours and rich diversity that is the soul of Africa. Combining elements borrowed from our new signature designs from the Zambezi Collection, the sofa is an artwork in its own right and a sophisticated collector s piece. Inspired by the works of Ardmore Ceramic Art, the various elements were curated and laid out by our design team and then hand painted by Ardmore artist Sidney Nyabeze. Occasional seat. Covered in printed cotton. Kiaat legs. 80cm (h) x 180cm (w) x 60cm (d). SOFZ01 Limited Edition of 40 units.

ART INTO DESIGN Ardmore Design was established as an extension of Ardmore Ceramic Art, producing beautifully designed fabric, soft-furnishings, lifestyle products for the home and accessories. The designs created for these items are inspired by the art elements of the ceramic pieces from Ardmore Ceramics which is known for its ornate ceramic art pieces and was established by Fée Halsted who is the creative force behind it all. Ardmore Design looks to discover, develop, and distribute luxury designs that will play a role in sustaining the creative lives of the continent s artistic community and feed the appetite of the world for African sourced products. +27 (11) 268 5865 +27 (11) 268 5757 info@ardmore-design.com www.ardmore-design.com Please note that the colours in this catalogue may vary from the true colours of the fabrics and wallpapers, though every effort has indeed been made to ensure an accurate reproduction.

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