TheZambezi 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.

The Zambezi Collection

FABRICSOur 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.

Linen

70% Linen, 30% Viscose, 140cm wide

Velvet

49% Viscose, 42% Cotton, 9% Polyester, 140cm wide

Cotton

100% Cotton, 150cm wide

SPECIFICATIONS

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

BUTTER DUST

NIGHT

FLAME

ASHLinen (FABMBP)

Linen (FABMBBD)

Linen (FABMBN)Velvet (FABMBNV)

Linen (FABMBF)Velvet (FABMBFV)

Linen (FABMBA)Velvet (FABMBAV)

STONE Linen (FABMBS), Cotton (FABMBSC)

Monkey Bean

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

MOONLIGHT

DRIFTWOOD

NIGHT

SILVER RIPPLE ROYALLinen (FABRCRG)

Cotton (FABRCRGC)

Linen (FABRCM)Velvet (FABRCMV)

Linen (FABRCD)

Linen (FABRCN)

Linen (FABRCSR)Velvet (FABRCSRV)

Linen (FABRCR)Velvet (FABRCRV)

SWAMP Linen (FABRCS)

River Chase

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 ASHLinen (FABBBBD),

Cotton (FABBBBDC)Linen (FABBBA)

STONE Linen (FABBBS)

Bush Bandits

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 CHARTREUSEVelvet (FABFRV) Linen (FABFSR)

Velvet (FABFSRV)Velvet (FABFCV)

RIVER GREEN Linen (FABFRG), Velvet (FABFRGV)

Feather

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

MOONLIGHT

FLAMINGO

ROYAL

Linen (FABAN)

Linen (FABAM)

Linen (FABAF)

Linen (FABAR)

SWAMP Linen (FABAS)

Amasumpa

CUSHIONSTo 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.

Silk

100% Silk, 40x40cm with piping

Velvet

49% Viscose, 42% Cotton, 9% Polyester, 60x60cm

Cotton

100% Cotton, 50x50cm

Linen

70% Linen, 30% Viscose, 50x50cm

SPECIFICATIONS

SCATTER

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 TANZANITE

TANZANITENIGHT

DELTA

BUTTER

Silk (CUSHLLMS)Cotton (CUSHLLM50)

Silk (CUSHLLTS)

Cotton (CUSHLLT50)Silk (CUSHLLNS)Cotton (CUSHLLN50)

Silk (CUSHLLDS)Cotton (CUSHLLD50)

Silk (CUSHLLBS)

NIGHT Silk (CUSHLLNS), Cotton (CUSHLLN50)

Lovebird Leopard

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 STONE

NIGHT

FLAME

CHALK

Silk (CUSHMPSS)Cotton (CUSHMPS50)

Silk (CUSHMPSTS)

Silk (CUSHMPNS)Cotton (CUSHMPN50)

Silk (CUSHMPFS)Cotton (CUSHMPF50)

Silk (CUSHMPCS)Cotton (CUSHMPC50)

CHALK Silk (CUSHMPCS), Cotton (CUSHMPC50)

Monkey Paradise

Velvet 60x60xm and Linen 50x50 scatter cushions from the fabric collection.

Velvet 60x60xm and Linen 50x50 scatter cushions from the fabric collection.

ASH

ROYAL

FLAME

MOONLIGHT

NIGHT

SILVER RIPPLE

Velvet (CUSHMBAV)

Velvet (CUSHRCRV)

Velvet (CUSHMBFV)

Velvet (CUSHRCMV)

Velvet (CUSMBNV)

Velvet (CUSHRCSRV)

Monkey Bean

River Chase

ASHLinen (CUSHMBA50)

NIGHTLinen (CUSHMBN50)

FLAMELinen (CUSHMBF50)

STONELinen (CUSHMBS50)

BUTTERLinen (CUSHMBB50)

ROYALLinen (CUSHRCR50)

SILVER RIPPLELinen (CUSHRCSR50)

MOONLIGHTLinen (CUSHRCM50)

NIGHTLinen (CUSHRCN50)

PARAKEETLinen (CUSHMBP50)

RIVER GREENLinen (CUSHRCR50)

SWAMPLinen (CUSHRCS50)

DRIFTWOODLinen (CUSHRCDv50)

Linen scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 50x50cm.

Velvet scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 60x60cm.

SWAMP

FEATHER

MOONLIGHT

CHARTREUSE

NIGHTROYAL

RIVER GREEN

FLAMINGO

SILVER RIPPLE

Linen (CUSHAS)

Velvet (CUSHFRV)

Linen (CUSHAM)

Velvet (CUSHFCV)

Linen (CUSHAN)Linen (CUSHAR)

Velvet (CUSHFRGV)

Linen (CUSHAF)

Velvet (CUSHFSRV)

Amasumpa

Feather

LEOPARDCARLBP01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

MONKEY PARADISECARMPS01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

RIVER CHASECARRCP01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

LOVING LEOPARDSCARLLN01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

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.

Gift Cards

BOX OF 6 GIFT CARDSCARBOX7 15cm x 15cm

ROYAL SABLECARRSR01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

GALLOPING ZEBRACARGZT01 14.5cm x 14.5cm

TABLE LINENSIntroducing a full range of table cloths, runners, and

napkins, with designs and artwork continuing the

distinctively classic style of the Zambezi Collection.

Cotton

100% Cotton

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Tablecloths

LEOPARD LILLY SAFARI STONE100% Cotton in Standard size TABLLS (240x155cm) or Large size TABLLS01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller)

LEOPARD LILLY FROST100% Cotton in Standard size TABLLF (240x155cm) or Large size TABLLF01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller)

MONKEY PARADISE SANDSTONE100% Cotton in Standard size TABMPSA (240x155cm) or Large size TABMPSA01 (310x155cm, pictured smaller)

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

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.

Table Runners

SABLE ROSEStandard size RUNSR (240x42cm), extra length RUNSR01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller)

BUSH BANDITS FROSTStandard size RUNBBF (240x42cm), extra length RUNBBF01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller)

BUSH BANDITS STONEStandard size RUNBBS (240x42cm), extra length RUNBBS01 (320X42cm, pictured smaller)

BUSH BANDITS SUNDOWNER100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBS

Bush Bandits Napkin (Pair)

BUSH BANDITS FROST100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBF

BUSH BANDITS STONE100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBST

FEATHER ROYAL RED100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFR

Feather Napkin (Pair)

FEATHER STONE100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFS

FEATHER CORAL100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFC

FEATHER FROST100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPFF

LEOPARD FROST100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPBBS

Leopard Napkin (Pair)

LEOPARD LILLY DELTA100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLD

LEOPARD LILLY FROST100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLF

Leopard Lilly Napkin (Pair)

LEOPARD LILLY SAFARI100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLS

LEOPARD LILLY STARRY NIGHT100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLLN

LEOPARD LILLY STONE 100% Cotton, 45x45cm, NAPLL

The Zambezi SofaINTRODUCING

Occasional seat. Covered in printed cotton. Kiaat legs.

80cm (h) x 180cm (w) x 60cm (d). SOFZ01

Limited Edition of 40 units.

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.

ARTINTO 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.

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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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