Ngonini Pulp Vase
A black textured paper pulp vase with two side handles, filled with dried branches and small buds, placed on a black round side table in front of a yellow sofa.
Ngonini Pulp Vase
Ngonini Pulp Vase
A close-up of a textured, light gray paper pulp planter shaped like a mug with a handle, containing small green-brown tree branches, set against a warm, blurred background.
A textured off-white paper pulp vase with two side handles and a bulbous middle section, holding a decorative branch, set on a terracotta-colored table against a warm brown wall.
Beige ceramic vase with handles on a textured surface with shadows cast by leaves.
Ngonini Pulp Vase

Ngonini Pulp Vase

Ngonini Pulp Vase

The Ngonini Vase is a sculptural statement piece that brings texture, character and a sense of quiet sophistication to contemporary interiors.

Its distinctive silhouette was handcrafted by skilled artisans in Eswatini, Southern Africa, using upcycled paper pulp. Its richly textured, mineral-like surface gives it the appearance of a raw, tactile ceramic or stone object, while its lightweight construction makes it easy to place and move.

Whether displayed with sculptural branches or left empty, the Ngonini stands beautifully on its own.ย 


Material
Paper pulp

Instructions
Water needs to be filled into a glass vase and placed inside the paper pulp vase.

Dimensions
34 cm H ร— 24 cm W, including handles

Small differences in shape, texture and finish are part of the making, not a flaw in it.

โ‚ฌ149,00
โ‚ฌ149,00
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Color: Black
Ngonini Pulp Vase
Ngonini Pulp Vase
โ‚ฌ149,00
โ‚ฌ149,00
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Who made it?

The artisans behind your product

A woman crouches in a gallery space holding a terracotta-colored sculptural vase. The room features minimalist columns, a concrete floor, and other decorative ceramic vases displayed on pedestals in the background and to the right.

Our partner

The woman-led social enterprise in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) crafts superb objects entirely made from 100% waste newspaper from a local magazine distributor. Experimental yet profoundly anchored in the majestic archetypical shapes of the African Continent, it manifests the encounter of imagination and heritage.

A close-up of a person's hand covered in white plaster or clay, smoothing the inside of a handmade vessel. The person wears a purple sleeve, and other clay pots and bowls are visible in the background.

A unique texture

While the collection looks like ceramics, every object is crafted from the paper pulp made in the workshop, then sundried during 4-6 weeks before it reaches us. The irregular texture and the colours originate from the landscapes of Southern Africa, giving the sculptural objects a strong presence and timelessness.

A woman wearing a beige apron over a black long-sleeve shirt sits in a pottery studio surrounded by handmade ceramic vases and sculptural vessels displayed on brick and concrete blocks against a beige plaster wall.

Empowering women

All the products are handmade by women who are employed full time at the workshop with permanent contracts. ย The team loves to collaborate and create - if you are an interior designer interested in bespoke colours or shapes, we can develop these together!

A woman in a patterned brown and black dress sits barefoot on a brick stool in a gallery space, holding a dark ceramic vessel. The room features various sculptural art pieces, terracotta tables, and a large wooden panel on the wall.

Light & Powerful

The expressiveness of the collections from Eswatini stuns us and as new objects appear, we are impressed by their strength and powerful presence. The collection encompasses lighting, objects and jewellery, all made from paper pulp with water-based varnish, fully sustainable and impactful in every sense.