Monday, December 24, 2007

MORE fabulous bone cuffs

CANDLESTICKS



MOre sensationsl designs from Mondlane

MOZAMBICAN CANDLESTICKS



Deliciously sculptural in softwood -- many different designs
Designed by Carlos Mondlane and Magda van der Vloed ... genius!

SANDSTONE FOUNTAINS

BHUDDA BUSTS

BHUDDA



The largest of our Bhuddas is !,2 m high
There are many other sizes ... for tranquility

Monday, December 17, 2007

Sunday, December 16, 2007

EBONY SUGAR BOWLS FROM MOZAMBIQUE



Just returned from a great sourcing trip in Mozambique
These superbly hand carved sugar bowls in Ebony
Are just the beginning of an amaing new journey in craft

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

THE FOOT VASE



Whats life without a foot vase?

WHITE STORY



Wonderful whites and naturals
Antelope head in jacaranda
African Inspired ceramics
lacquerware, shell art
And there's a Xmas vibe

INDIAN ANGEL

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

ALOE HEAD PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGE ON CANVAS


Edition of 50 photo collages by photographer Lianne Cox
A portion of the sales goes to the womens groups who were
initially photographed. I am working with Lianne to develop
a magic realism in African Photography and am proud to show
Aloe Head in Imagine Nation

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

ALOE HEAD



Vintage African map, Venetian Miror and Aloe Head, a photographic collage by Lianne Cox, along with mirror ball vases and an Afro Dude cloth and bright Indonesian lamps.

Sunday, November 4, 2007

WELOME TO YOUR IMAGINE NATION


Welcome to Imagine Nation. The Global Homeware Store.
Our sexy flagship store is at 44 Stanley Avenue
Johannesburg (Haven't you heard?}, South (Africa).

We live to source and develop unusual rustic, luxurious, ornate, crude and witty functional and decorative items for you. We don't overprice .. how tacky? And sure, we ship globally. We are so proud of the South and Pan African products for sale and in developments, and we stock a way sexy range from Indonesia, Morocco, Vietnam, India, Ethiopia and right here -- with one criterion in mind ... delicious. Watch this blog for hot, soulful homeware trends and fresh, new products. Or, hey, let us know what you are developing.We so love ideas. Keep it global. Keep it now. Decor8. Use. Enjoy.

Enquiries? Please mail us at imagine.nation.home@gmail.com or call +27 11 726 8865

ABOVE: The journey begins with Atlas hanging lanterns, Venetianesque Mirrors, an antelope head carved from reclaimed Swazi Jacarandas, Coptic Ethiopian crosses, lavender tea lights, Scented Afro Teas and of course that discrete element of disco

Welcome to the globalhomwearestore of your imaginings



Welcome to your Imagined Home

THE EMBRYO VASE




These sensational new vases from
Atomic Orchid are made from logs and test tubes
and come in a range of bold spring colours and metallics
and sizes. They sell with fresh stems from R250

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

3 SEATER BANANA LEAF SOFA




These banana leaf sofes
Come in two and three seaters
As well as single chairs
The tight weave and clear sealant
make them excellent for
an outdoor verandah
They come with cottton base
Cushions in various colours

Monday, October 29, 2007

BEADED MOSQUE LAMPS



These beaded glass
Mosque lamps have a
heavenly glow whne electrifies

BARGAIN: TISSUE BOXES



These tissue boxes are handwoven
in Pandanus palm and available
in pink, army green, amber and
chocolate brown -- a steal at R44

TEMPLE BOXES



These Hindu offering boxes
In Aluminium are perfect for storage
And available in small, medium and large

ORANATE WROUGHT IRON LANTERN



For a little baroque splendour
An ornate wrought iron lantern
Available in orange, yellow, red and white
Large and Medium or on Oval table version

RAJASTHANI PAINTINGS




Hand painted in Rajasthan
These majestic images capture
The splendour of Indian Women

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

ANTELOPE SKULLS



The Springbok skull (above) is ceramic
And the Gemsbok is carved Jacaranda
Available in white or natural wood grain

Friday, October 19, 2007

BONE AND HORN



Spoons, butter knives and cake forks
Hand made in Kenya

GREEN LAQUER STORAGE BOXES

AFRICAN TOTE BAG

POTTED CACTII



These are fab, they look pretty
But you lift the lid and its a container!

PROTEA WALL SCONCES



For whimsical patriots

WOO HOO



Youve gotta love Woo Man

TWIG LAMPS and MORE



We love these vermiillion bright twig lamps, paired with
a Vintage African map and contemporary African pots,
A rattan console table and some cermaic African masks

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

BANANA LEAF SOFAS



Available in 2 Seater (Pictured)
3 Seater and Armchair (base cushion incliuded)
Durable and suitable for covered patios

WROUGHT IRON LANTERNS



These Moroccan lanterns create the most magical shadows
Priced from R390 to R690 and available in white or rust

CARVED SANDSTONE FROGS



Amphibian gamelan musicians carved from sandstone

CURLY LAMPS



These zany fabric lamps will enliven your living room In hot pink or red @ R350 each
Check out the Balinese laundry baskets in the background too

SILK COTTON KIMONOS



Made of hand-woven silk cotton -- great for summer

Monday, October 15, 2007

LACQUERWARE: NEW SHIPMENT



We love this lacquerware for the colours that absolutely pop and the sheer luxury created by seven coats of natural lacquer. We have Miso Bowls, Trays, Photo Albums, Storage Boxes & Vases in gold, silver, red, periwinkle blue, and every shade of green.

WELCOME TO YOUR IMAGINE NATION



Welcome to Imagine Nation. The Global Homeware Store.
Our sexy flagship store is at 44 Stanley Avenue
Johannesburg (Haven't you heard?}, South (Africa).

We live to source and develop unusual rustic, luxurious, ornate, crude and witty functional and decorative items for you. We don't overprice .. how tacky? And sure, we ship globally. We are so proud of the South and Pan African products for sale and in developments, and we stock a way sexy range from Indonesia, Morocco, Vietnam, India, Ethiopia and right here -- with one criterion in mind ... delicious. Watch this blog for hot, soulful homeware trends and fresh, new products. Or, hey, let us know what you are developing.We so love ideas. Keep it global. Keep it now. Decor8. Use. Enjoy.

Enquiries? Please mail us at imagine.nation.home@gmail.com or call +27 11 726 8865

ABOVE: The journey begins with Atlas hanging lanterns, Venetianesque Mirrors, an antelope head carved from reclaimed Swazi Jacarandas, Coptic Ethiopian crosses, lavender tea lights, Scented Afro Teas and of course that discrete element of disco

Welcome to the globalhomwearestore of your imaginings



Welcome to your Imagined Home