Hand-carved multicolored pangolin sculpture made of upcycled flip flops by Ocean Sole.
Hand-carved multicolored pangolin sculpture made of upcycled flip flops by Ocean Sole.
Hand-carved multicolored pangolin sculpture made of upcycled flip flops by Ocean Sole.
Ocean Sole

Pangolin Flip Flop Sculpture

The Sunda pangolin is considered to be the most trafficked mammal in the world. Often thought of as a reptile, pangolins are actually mammals. They are covered in distinctive scales that ward off predators in the wild.
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And because of their distinctive scales, the demand for their unique attributes drives them to near extinction. All eight species are categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2014. It is illegal to trade, hunt, eat, or dismember a Pangolin.
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Please note that each product is handmade into one-of-a-kind item and therefore may vary slightly in size. Each product is unique, so will be of a different colour.


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100% Recycled Materials
Handmade in Kenya
WHY OCEAN SOLE

More Than a Art, A Movement for Change

♻️ Shop with Purpose

Each piece is made from discarded flip-flops — turning pollution into powerful art

🌍 Ethically Made, Globally Shipped

Handcrafted in Kenya with care and shipped worldwide, so purpose can reach every corner.

💙 Join the Movement

Support ocean conservation, dignified jobs, and circular creativity — one sculpture at a time.

THE WILD TRANSFORMATION

This Isn’t Just Trash, It’s the Start of Something Beautiful

Collected. Cleaned. Carved. Celebrated.
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After
Flip Flop To Art
OUR IMPACT

🌍 By the Numbers

Every flip-flop we collect is a step toward a cleaner planet and a more empowered community. Here’s what your support makes possible:
19,000+

Flip-Flops Recycled Every Week

Collected from coastlines, cities, and waterways across Kenya.
100+

Job Opportunities Created

Collectors, carvers, and conservationists all working together for ocean impact.
30,000+

Art Pieces Around the World

From tiny turtles to towering giraffes, each sculpture a story of transformation, now living in homes, galleries, zoos, and public spaces across the globe.

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.

100 % Hand Made, from our people.

Each sculpture begins its life as a discarded flip-flop — worn, tossed, and often swept into our oceans. We collect it from beaches and waterways, then clean, compress, and hand-carve every piece at our Nairobi workshop. No machines. Just skilled artisans, purposeful design, and a whole lot of love.

Art That Sparks Conversation

Every sculpture we make carries a story — of marine pollution, of Kenyan craftsmanship, of circular creativity. Place it in your home, office, shop, or event and watch how people pause, smile, and ask: “What is that made from?” It’s not just art. It’s a moment to spark awareness, connection, and meaningful dialogue.
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Made to Collaborate

Looking for purposeful, one-of-a-kind pieces for your brand, space, or event? We work with museums, eco-hotels, zoos, and global brands to bring custom stories to life — all handcrafted from marine waste.
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100% Handmade
A Conversation Starter
Made to Collaborate
REVIEWS

Globally Loved. Purposefully Made.

From heartfelt gifts to one-of-a-kind sculptures, our customers say it best — art that’s not only beautiful, but meaningful.
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Everyone who walks into my home asks about this elephant, it’s truly a piece that starts conversations.

Jessica R.
Austin, TX
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The colors are so bold and fun! Our living room finally feels alive.

Lana B.
Miami, FL
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“Our custom piece became the highlight of our event! meaningful, memorable, and made with care.”

Rachel P.
London, UK
5.00

The art made a huge impact in our zoo’s entrance, visitors love the story and the scale.

James T.
Sydney, Australia
5.00

It’s beautiful, but also powerful.. a reminder that even small choices can support global change

Elsa V.
Netherlands
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