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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