Giraffe | Flip Flop Sculpture
Description
Graceful, towering, and utterly unique, the giraffe stands as a symbol of perspective, intuition, and connection to the natural world. With their watchful eyes and sky-high stature, giraffes teach us to see the bigger picture — a perfect match for our mission at Ocean Sole. Whether placed in a nursery, living room, or garden nook, these upcycled giraffe sculptures bring warmth, joy, and a powerful story of transformation.
All our products are made from recycled flip-flops that are collected from the beaches, waterways and landfills in Kenya. These products are hand carved by Kenyan artisans and are all unique, therefore they will differ in colour from the image shown.
Every sculpture is more than just décor — it’s a piece of upcycled art that tells a story of transformation. From recycled flip-flop art to full-sized recycled art sculptures, each creation supports ocean conservation art, promotes ethical home decor, and makes a meaningful impact as part of our social enterprise in Kenya. These pieces are ideal as sustainable gifts that bring purpose, color, and creativity into any space.
Dimensions:
XL: 14" (L) x 8" (W) x 34" (H)
XXL: 15" (L) x 11" (W) x 42" (H)
Weight:
XL: 4 lbs
XXL: 6 lbs
Flip-flops upcycled:
XL: 80
XXL: 150
Marine waste removed (per sculpture):
XL: 2,409 lbs
XXL: 4,015 lbs
🌊 Every $25 spent helps remove 85 lbs of marine waste.
Please note: Prices are not inclusive of custom or import duties if they apply in your country.
Impact of Your Purchase
XXL: 4,015 lbs of trash collected | XL: 2,409 lbs of trash collected | Large: 949 lbs of trash collected | Medium: 292 lbs of trash collected | Small: 183 lbs of trash collected
Size Details
Mini Masterpiece: L 22 in, W 11 in, H 55 in | XXL: L 15 in, W 11 in, H 42 in | XL: L 14in, W 8in, H 34 in | Large: L 7in, W 4in, H 20 in | Medium: L 5 in, W 2 in, H 12 in | Small: L 4 in, W 2 in, H 7 in
About Our Process
For 3.5 billion people living below the poverty line, the flip flop remains the most affordable form of footwear. And as a result, most of them end up in the ocean.
Each year we aim to upcycle 1 million+ flip flops found washed up across the Kenyan beaches which our local artisans then turn into art.
If you are interested in learning more about our process of collecting, washing, blocking, carving, smoothing, and perfecting our small batch artwork, click here to watch a short video.
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OUR ART MAKES A STATEMENT
Not only does each piece make an impact in our social conservation efforts and the lives of many Kenyans, it makes a beautiful statement and conversation piece in your home and garden.
YOUR PURCHASE MAKES
A DIFFERENCE
100% of our profits goes directly back into our conservation efforts and enriching the lives of over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip-flops and direct employment.
We are passionate about our people, purpose, and the planet. And through your purchase you are directly helping our efforts.
OUR PROCESS IS MANUAL
NOT MACHINE
Each piece is made with care and love, the story of each product begins as a flip-flop on someones feet, then its thrown out and ends up in the ocean.
We collect it, clean it, compress it and then carve it into beautiful art to be revived again with love.
