painted paws | african wild dog

handmade african wild dog ceramics crafted in south africa — bowls, platters, candle holders and sculptures celebrating an endangered species.

the african wild dog is sometimes called the painted wolf, for the brushstroke markings that make every animal's coat unique — no two are patterned alike. that is the idea the painted paws collection is built on, and the reason each piece is hand-painted rather than printed.

fewer than 650 african wild dogs remain in south africa. every piece in this collection is made by artisans in kwazulu-natal, and every purchase supports the work of protecting them.

shipping with care

free delivery anywhere in south africa on orders over r2,500.

under that, we use live courier rates, so you see your exact delivery cost at checkout before you pay. as a guide, delivery is usually around r100 in gauteng and r150 to the rest of south africa, depending on the size and weight of your order.

in joburg? choose free collection at checkout and collect from our sandton studio.

in-stock pieces are dispatched within about a week, fully tracked, and arrive in 2 to 5 working days. every piece is wrapped by hand so it reaches you just as it left the studio.

ordering from overseas? international rates are calculated at checkout and include duties and taxes, so there’s nothing to pay on arrival.