See Our New Arrivals
The Sabie area is a never-ending tapestry of lush foliage concealing camouflaged creatures, where light, sound, movement and colour constantly shift and change. Inspired by this abundance, our napkins will add a luxurious touch to your table setting.
Our cotton fabric is digitally printed onto a bleached base cloth for the most vibrant and detailed Ardmore prints. Our satin weave cotton has a luxuriously soft feel and we suggest treating it with care to preserve the vibrant colours.
Our Cheetah King napkins celebrate this rare and regal big cat, with an opulent palette inspired by the richness of the African bushveld and the minerals found below. Our Royal Red colourway evokes the majesty of the King Cheetah and will make an eye-catching addition to any table setting.
These two highlighted items introduce the new stock that L’Afrika has on offer, see our website for the updated, tablecloths, cushions, tea towels and more Napkins.
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Das Sabie-Gebiet ist ein nicht enden wollender Wandteppich aus üppigem Blattwerk, in dem sich getarnte Kreaturen verbergen. Licht, Geräusche, Bewegungen und Farben verändern sich ständig. Unsere Servietten sind von dieser Fülle inspiriert und verleihen Ihrem gedeckten Tisch einen luxuriösen Touch.
Unser Baumwollstoff wird im Digitaldruckverfahren auf einen gebleichten Grundstoff gedruckt, um die lebendigsten und detailliertesten Ardmore-Drucke zu erhalten. Unsere satinierte Baumwolle fühlt sich luxuriös weich an und wir empfehlen, sie mit Sorgfalt zu behandeln, damit die leuchtenden Farben erhalten bleiben.
Unsere Cheetah King-Servietten feiern diese seltene und königliche Großkatze mit einer opulenten Farbpalette, die vom Reichtum des afrikanischen Buschlandes und den dort vorkommenden Mineralien inspiriert ist. Unsere königliche rote Farbgebung erinnert an die Majestät des Gepardenkönigs und ist ein echter Blickfang auf jedem gedeckten Tisch.
Diese beiden hervorgehobenen Artikel stellen die neuen Artikel vor, die L'Afrika im Angebot hat. Auf unserer Website finden Sie die aktualisierten Tischdecken, Kissen, Geschirrtücher und weitere Servietten.
Some of the New Arrivals below. Each item comes in a variety of colours.
The Roadshow
L’Afrika will be in Berlin 21-23 March at the Roadshow in Lowenpalais. We will be showcasing a variety of our exquisite Ardmore products.
L'Afrika wird vom 21. bis 23. März auf der Roadshow im Lowenpalais in Berlin sein. Wir werden dort eine Vielzahl unserer exquisiten Ardmore-Produkte vorstellen.
We’d love to see you there!
Wir würden uns freuen, Sie dort zu sehen!
Our Top 10 Christmas Gifts
Christmas is only 2 weeks away! If you are still on the hunt for that perfect gift, we have you sorted with our assortment of Ardmore products!
*Remember we have FREE shipping to continental Europe through our website or visit our store in Niedernstrasse 121, 20095 Hamburg (Kontorhaus Viertel)
If you happen to be in Sylt this Christmas, our products are also in store at Tosca e Roma
Besuchen Sie unseren Laden im Geschäft unter Tosca e Roma
ADDRESS:
Flagship store, Alte Dorfstrasse, 25999 Kampen Tel.: 01724313905 Opening hours: Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Why use a coaster?
Coasters are great as decoratives, but the real purpose is way more than just being a decorative piece. They protect the surface of a table or any other surface where the drink is placed.
Beverage coasters are necessary when you place your hot or cold drink on that beautiful furniture. The condensation from the drink can stain and ruin your table.
Shop our beautiful Ardmore Coasters, they make beautiful ADVENT and CHRISTMAS gift
Roma e Toska
We are now showcasing Ardmore products in Roma e Toska in Sylt for the month of December.
Read more about it through the link below.
Written by owner Birgit of Roma e Toska.
L'Afrika in Maison F
Maison F presents ARDMORE by L’Afrika
Since Falk recognised Ardmore when L’Afrika launched at Nordstill in 2020 there has been an excellent bond of working together. Now for the second time Maison F present, in their beautiful style, the products of Ardmore:
Ceramics, Table Runners, Table Cloths, Silk Cushions, Cotton Cushions, Velvet Cushions, Napkins, Placemats, Coasters
Visit Falk and Ralph to not only see the range of Ardmore but also the many wonderful specialities they have in their very elegant shop.
We love Zebras!
Kein Tier hat ein so ausgeprägtes Fell wie das Zebra. Die Streifen eines jeden Tieres sind so einzigartig wie Fingerabdrücke - keins gleicht dem anderen.
No animal has a more distinctive coat than the zebra. Each animal's stripes are as unique as fingerprints—no two are exactly alike.
See our array of Ardmore zebra products below:
Extended stay of our exquisite Ardmore range at the beautifully renovated Atlantic Hotel. Come and see our vitrine which showcases some of our elegant products.
Thank you to Yvonne De Boer and all the amazing staff at the Atlantic hotel for their kind help always.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hamak-hotel-atlantic-hamburg-autograph-collection/overview/
The month of March in Alsterhaus - Hamburg
We enjoyed the most beautiful presentation of the wonderful Ardmore Ceramics and beautiful items of design on offer, Velvet Cushion Covers with or without Inners, Linen Cushion Covers with or without Inners. Delightful Silk 40 x 40 cm cushion covers with out without inners, and Cotton Cushion covers with or without inners. Our cushions are really a joy to behold and light up any living space.
We also have our amazing Ardmore placemats here the Monkey Paradise Range and the Flame Lily Croco Range plus the matching Coasters.
Ardmore Tablecloths in Cottonette and in our new Linen technique are so beautiful, one has to come and see them, the Monkey Paradise range, the Leopard Lily range and the new most enchanting Sabie Forest Range in Linen Technique.
Ardmore Napkins are also available in their myrad of colours and designs.
We’re very excited for our next stop at KaDeWe Berlin! A few design items will be staying at the Alsterhaus, Hamburg so be sure to visit us at either stores :)
L'Afrika at The KaDeWe Group - coming soon!
We are proud to announce that from 21st February until the 20th March we will be at the Alsterhaus in Hamburg, from the 4th April to 1st May we will be at KaDeWe in Berlin and from May the 30th until July the 3rd at Oberpollinger in Munich!
What to expect?
A brand new range of Ardmore Ceramics
Our famous Home Decor products which include Cushions, Placemats, Napkins, Table-clothes, Coaster and Runners
And our beautiful range of Fabrics
We invite you to visit us there!
The story of Anna Rosholt Jewellery
All the Jewellery is made in a small studio in Cape Town and her jewels are designed to celebrate her home continent, (which is also Linda’s home continent) and the magical stories and creatures that form the beating heart of this magical place on earth.
Anna prides herself on her high skill level and knowledge of the materials that she works with together with an uncompromising attention to detail – this ensures that each piece that leaves the workshop is of premium quality and exquisite finishing.
The belief is in ‘slow’ jewellery so that each piece is made with individual attention and care – like a tiny work of art.
Anna studied her craft at Stellenbosch University and is a friend of Linda’s daughter Catherine who also studied at Stellenbosch – a truly beautiful part of South Africa and a world renowned University with a long tradition of excellence.
Anna also works on custom orders for both men and woman such as engagement rings, wedding bands and signet rights and any and all wonderfully personal and luxurious pieces made to last forever.
Anna’s brand motif is the iconic South African DUNG BEETLE these are incredibly strong, tenacious and beautiful beetles, some of whom can move over 1000 times their weight.
What makes L’Afrika’s Collection No.1 so special?
L’Afrika’s Collection No.1, Ardmore, is a thriving artist community creating unique ceramics in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands of South Africa. The studio was founded by Fée Halsted in 1985 when she moved to a remote farm in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains and began teaching local people how to model and paint pottery. Originally Fée worked with Bonnie Ntshalintshali, the daughter of the farmers housekeeper. They quickly developed a creative synergy and their collaboration drew national attention when they won the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist award in 1990. Soon Bonnie’s family and friends were drawn to Ardmore to learn from Fée and earn a living creating ceramic art.
There are now more than 60 Zulu and Zimbabwean artists working in collaboration at Ardmore under Fee’s guidance. Two or three artists are involved in each piece, which is individually thrown on the potters wheel, modelled and hand painted. Each piece is unique, and masterpieces can take several months to complete. Energetic movement, intricate detailing and vibrant colour defines the Ardmore aesthetic. Safari animals burst with life from luxuriant foliage to form quirky vases, candlesticks, tureens and teapots. There are also exciting forms of sculptural art based on Zulu folklore and tribal traditions. The sale of these wonderful works uplifts and supports the Ardmore community and their families as the artists are paid per piece and have a guaranteed market for their endeavours
Since 2010, the fantasy world of Ardmore has been translated into a range of fabric designs, which have been made into tablecloths, napkins and runners. Stylish ladies handbags featuring the flora and fauna of Africa have been followed by sophisticated silk scarves by Hermes, the luxury French design house. The ideas of a new generation are now making an impact at Ardmore with Fee’s children Jonathan, Catherine and Megan Berning working with young sculptors and painters, including children of the original Ardmore artists.
Linda's Afrika
The Brand of L’Afrika draws its roots from Linda’s Afrika. Linda arrived in Hamburg 3 years ago and after settling down for two years began the story of bringing in Divine Design from unique creative designers in South Africa. Each collection is considered exceptional and the emphasis is on modern elegance.
Linda loves her homeland and presents these fine works from this great continent with pride and joy.
L'Afrika's Collection No. 2
L’Afrika brings handmade silver jewellery into its range. The pieces are modern and exclusive. Each piece is made with loving care – it is an exceptional pleasure to own a piece of handmade jewellery that is so elegant and unique.
Should you wish a piece can be tailormade for you using a variety of gem stones or diamonds. Our range is in sterling silver however we can make for order RoseGold or GoldGold.
Ardmore Design
Ardmore design takes inspiration from the very best of their iconic ceramic artworks along with the effervescent world around us. The Ardmore Design house produces a range of exquisite fabrics whose designs are exclusive to Ardmore, deluxe soft furnishings, bespoke furniture pieces, and lifestyle products, all expressing the soul and innate character of Africa’s exciting wildlife. So unique, so much beauty. I personally just can’t get enough of their ingenious art and designs!
The Origin of Our Ceramic Art
Colourful, imaginative, vibrant, delicate and dramatic - these are just some of the common adjectives that describe Ardmore Ceramic Art from rural Kwa-Zulu Natal. Ardmore is South Africa’s most successful ceramics studio, set in the historical Midlands, creating exquisitely handcrafted and highly detailed figurative works and functional wares, made by more than seventy artists who draw on Zulu traditions and folklore, history and the natural world under the mentorship of its founder, Fée Halsted.
I have always enjoyed trips into the Midlands from my hometown, Durban, and have many happy memories of our time spent there. Lazy lunches in beautiful countryside surroundings, stopping off at the many art and craft shops along the way.
Collection No. 1 - Ardmore Ceramics and Design
Ardmore is a thriving artist community creating unique ceramics in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands of South Africa. The studio was founded by Fée Halsted in 1985 when she moved to a remote farm in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains and began teaching local people how to model and paint pottery. Originally Fée worked with Bonnie Ntshalintshali, the daughter of the farm’s housekeeper. They quickly developed a creative synergy and their collaboration drew national attention when they won the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist award in 1990. Soon Bonnie’s family and friends were drawn to Ardmore to learn from Fée and earn a living creating ceramic art. Wonderboy Nxumalo was another of Ardmore’s exceptional artists in the early years. His unique style, combining drawings with his writing, was often inspired by the joys of love and the sorrows of HIV-AIDS to which he and Bonnie tragically succumbed.
There are now more than 60 Zulu and Zimbabwean artists working in collaboration at Ardmore under Fee’s guidance. Two or three artists are involved in each piece, which is individually thrown on the potter’s wheel, modeled and hand-painted. Each piece is unique and masterpieces can take several months to complete. Energetic movement, intricate detailing and vibrant color defines the Ardmore aesthetic. Safari animals burst with life from luxuriant foliage to form quirky vases, candlesticks, tureens and teapots. There are also exciting forms of sculptural art based on Zulu folklore and tribal traditions. The sale of these wonderful works uplifts and supports the Ardmore community and their families as the artists are paid per piece and have a guaranteed market for their endeavors.
Since 2010, the fantasy world of Ardmore has been translated into a range of fabric designs, which have been made into tablecloths, napkins and runners. Stylish ladies’ handbags featuring the flora and fauna of Africa have been followed by sophisticated silk scarves by Hermès, the luxury French design house. The ideas of a new generation are now making an impact at Ardmore with Fee’s children Jonathan, Catherine and Megan Berning working with young sculptors and painters, including children of the original Ardmore artists.
Ardmore ceramic art is often given as state gifts to visiting leaders and luminaries to South Africa. Queen Elizabeth II was presented with an Ardmore bowl by the President of South Africa and there is an Ardmore masterpiece in the White House. Collectors have been seduced by the wit and whimsy of Ardmore designs and they particularly value the fact that each piece is unique. Christie’s auction house has acknowledged Ardmore artworks as “modern day collectibles”. Exhibitions of Ardmore are held in art galleries around the world and represented in public collections, such as the Museum of Art & Design in New York and the Museum of Cultures in Basel.
Linda's Story
I have lived most of my life in a part of the world called Kwa Zulu Natal. This is a lush tropical province of South Africa, along the east coast and washed by the warm Indian Ocean. Its history is rich and the people warm and friendly. The Zulu people come from here and those in the rural areas live in villages with a Induna or Headman and the families all cluster around his home and his wisdom.
The area that I love very much is the Natal Midlands. With the fresh country air and miles of picturesque landscape, the Midlands Meander is a firm favourite of Kwa-Zulu Natal locals, as well as inter-provincial visitors.
Since I moved to Hamburg and began my life in Europe I have missed my home and when I decided that I wished to do my own business here I chose to bring the fine work of Ardmore which is grown up in this region and developed by the fine and high standard of art of Fee Halstead Berning. Not only is the ceramic work so beautiful and well made but her daughters are also so talented and have developed a range of the most interesting and exciting design for the home. The tableware, fabric and cushion covers are thrilling.
I just love every story that they develop and wish to share them with my new world here in Hamburg, hence the name L’Afrika (Linda’s Afrika).