We are part of the new up-cycling movement, reducing the amount of castoffs that would go to a landfill. Our project provides an income for rural villagers while empowering them along the way. Accent your home with our vibrant doorstops. Every doorstop has a unique pattern that reflects South African customs and culture. Ashanti doorstops are designed and handmade in South Africa, upcycled from cloth castoffs into high-end textiles. Our craftsmen choose color combinations by feeling the moment to relay the secret nature of South African design, no two doorstops are quite alike. With Ashanti Design doorstops, you create an inviting atmosphere at any entryway in your home, filling it with uplifting spirit of South African vibes. Their natural sense of color depicts the raw, beautiful nature in which they live and is captured in this finely crafted product.

All products are made in South Africa and sourced for the Ne Zealand market.

The Aaron Kearney ceramic range started with an observation while living in London, during his product design degree. It wasn't until he moved to South Africa that he made the time to pursue the idea. Since the first mould for the 'pasta' bowl, the idea has evolved into a full range, entitled "You Don't Always Need a Knife," which he will be showcasing this year along with some furniture pieces and a new floor lamp.

He has exhibited his sculptural pieces in Knysna, Franschhoek, Cape Town and Johannesburg, and has taken part in the Southern Guild collections since 2012.