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
FLAMINGO
SWAMP
MOONLIGHT
Linen (FABAN)
Linen (FABAF)
Linen (FABAS)
Linen (FABAM)
ROYAL Linen (FABAR)
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 Leopards
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 scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 60x60cm.
Velvet scatter cushions from the fabric collection. Available in 60x60cm.
ASH
ROYAL
FLAME
MOONLIGHT
NIGHT
SILVER RIPPLE
Velvet (CUSHMBAV)
Velvet (CUSHRCRV)
Velvet (CUSHMBFV)
Velvet (CUSHRCMV)
Velvet (CUSMBNV)
Velvet (CUSHRCSRV)
MONKEY BEAN ASH SCATTER CUSHION Velvet (CUSHMBAV)
Monkey Bean
River Chase
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
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 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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