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Handcrafted Recycled Flip-Flop Cat Sculpture, "Eco Cat"

Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled... more

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Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colourful cat sculpture is formed and hand-carved from approximately 8 flip-flops, and can take as much as 7 hours to create.

Please note: As recycled materials are used. Each cat is unique with variations in colour, pattern and placement as seen in the example photo.

  • 0.50 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 15.2 cm H x 20.3 cm W x 6.3 cm D
  • 6" H x 8" W x 2.5" D

  • 100% plastic from recycled flip-flops
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Made in Kenya
  • Ships fast from USA
  • Product ID: 408348
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Entropy

From New Jersey- Maine

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Mar 05, 2024

“Really adorable!”

This was purchased for our son and his girlfriend who is a veterinarian. It made ,along with the dog a charmingly colorful gift. They both loved their gifts and also appreciated that it is a gift that helps support artists and their craft. The fact that they are using recycled flip flop materials makes it also good for the environment. Love Novica for gift giving!! These animals are very charming.

Cheerful colorful happy
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  • Decorative and uplifting
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Eco Cat, Handcrafted Recycled Flip-Flop Cat Sculpture

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  • This was a gift for: Son
  • Occasion: holiday

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Entropy

From New Jersey- Maine

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Mar 05, 2024

“Charming”

This was a holiday gift purchased for our son and his girlfriend. We try to find ways to give gifts that help the artists as well as please the one receiving the gift. Novica is one of my favorite places to shop because I like to think that the act of giving should be done thoughtfully. This dog made from recycled flip flops was a delightful and fun gift for someone who loves animals or someone who loves quirky colorful art!

Charming colorful animal art
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  • Decorative
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Sitting Dog, Eco-Friendly Flip-Flop Dog Sculpture

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Doris

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Oct 06, 2021

“Colorful and cute”

I have travel to East Africa many times and have purchased flip flop animal sculptures for family and friends but never for myself. When I saw the giraffe, I had to have him. I love supporting such a great project to recycle flip flops into awesome works of art. Lots of time and love go into making these forever creations. Colors are vibrant and high quality craftsmanship.

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Gentle Giraffe, Hand Crafted Recycled Flip-Flop Giraffe Sculpture (Medium)

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J.L.

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Sep 23, 2021

“fun animals”

clever idea! Nice to get something that has been recycled

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Safari, Set of 5 Small Safari Animal Recycled Flip-Flop Sculptures

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Therese

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May 06, 2021

“Perfect match!”

Purchased to go along side a tall giraffe statue. Amazing how the artist created it out of flip flops.

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Gentle Giraffe, Hand Crafted Recycled Flip-Flop Giraffe Sculpture (Medium)

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David

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May 05, 2021

“Coolest thing ever...”

Taking discarded items and turning into art... cool... and well made, too

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Safari, Recycled Flip-Flop Animal Sculptures (Medium, set of 3)

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

In 2014, Ocean Sole brought its lively eight-foot-tall giraffe to the Folklife Festival’s Kenya program. Its artisans transform flip-flop waste from the shores of Kenya into vibrant works of art.

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