Ardmore and Londolozi

Two proudly South African families united by a shared belief that stories have the power to connect us, to one another, to the natural world, and to future generations.

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Bespoke Orders

We invite you to commission your own Londolozi-inspired lantern, bringing a story of the wild to life through Ardmore artistry

10% of every artwork sold will go directly to the Londolozi Ripple Fund, supporting Good Work Foundation and Tracker Academy.

Preserving a Legacy in Art

At Ardmore, we believe the most meaningful stories deserve to be preserved through art. Our collaboration with Londolozi celebrates a century of conservation, family and heritage, translating its extraordinary relationship with the African wilderness into clay, each piece shaped, sculpted and painted by hand to carry the story forward.

The Mother Leopard

Inspired by the legendary Mother Leopard, whose extraordinary trust transformed the relationship between people and the wild at Londolozi. Matriarch to twelve cubs, she became a symbol of Londolozi’s conservation legacy, offering a rare glimpse into the intimate world of a wild leopard.

A Legacy Illuminated

Sculptor: Victor Mtshali
Thrower: Lovemore Sithole
Painter: Siyabonga Mabaso

Created to commemorate Londolozi’s centenary, this monumental lantern tells the story of the legendary Mother Leopard, whose trust helped forge Londolozi’s remarkable relationship between people and the wild.

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Ardmore x Londolozi is proud to present

The Leopards of Londolozi

The latest collection of one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces.