Folk Art South Africa was born out of a passion for South African folk art and a strong desire to contribute to the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS and to help those living with the disease to attain a sustainable income. A good portion of their site is made up of products made from recycled materials…so, of course, that’s why we love ’em!
OllyMolly Recycled Wallet
Mirrors framed in plastic bottle tops or flip flop circles and decorated using recycled rope.
Wallets carefully handcrafted using recycled paper labels and laminated plastic. These colorful money holders are created by a company called “Ollymolly”. A percentage of the profit from Ollymolly products goes towards the support of AIDS infected and affected infants at the Bowry House in South Africa.
$16.99 Ollymolly wallet at Folk Art South Africa
$34.99 Ollymolly handbag at Folk Art South Africa
Wola Nani Papier Mache Bowls
Made by women living with HIV/AIDS created from recycled over-prints from canning factories in Cape Town. Great for wall decor or holding bananas on the kitchen counter…not for food storage.
$9.99 at Folk Art South Africa
Small Zolo
Made from recycled rubber tires, a fun little creature to brighten up your home or workspace.
$18.99 at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled Square Mirror
The Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group (KEAG) runs litter clean-up projects on the beaches of the South African Cape Peninsula. Hundreds of bags of litter are collected each month- mostly plastics. With this in mind, KEAG began to explore the concept of making crafts from waste.
$42.00 at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled Cow Head Mask
Crafts from waste. The masks are made from recycled bottle tops, slip slops circles, and recycled plastic containers.
$39.99 at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled Candle Stick Holders – from bottle caps
Recycled bottle caps upcycled and transformed into candle sticks to add a bit of eco-friendly sparkle to your dinner party.
$24.99 – $31.99 depending on height at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled “Africa Time” Desk Clock
Created from recycled tin cans and handpainted.
$34.99 at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled Goat Head Mask- Black Leather
Masks created from recycled bottle tops, flip flop circles, plastic containers, and leather bicycle seats. Created from the KEAG clean up projects which collect litter strewn on South African beaches.
$42.00 at Folk Art South Africa
Recycled Round Mirror with Hearts and Circles
Mirrors framed in plastic bottle tops or pieces of flip flops circles and decorated using recycled rope.
$39.99 at Folk Art South Africa