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Ardmore Ceramics

South Africa

Ardmore Ceramics was founded by Zimbabwean-born ceramic artist FéeHalsted. The story began in 1985 on the Ardmore Farm, at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains in South Africa, where Fée started teaching ceramics to a talented group of rural residents. Later that same year,18-year-old Bonnie Ntshalintshali, who was born on the farm, began a ceramics apprenticeship under Fée.

The two women quickly developed a flourishing creative partnership, which became the bedrock of Ardmore’s success. Today, the studio is home to over 70 African artists whose ceramic works have been acknowledged as modern-day collectibles by auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

The unique artwork for JOALI was created by Catherine Berning and Sidney Nyambeze, both Ardmore designers from South Africa who are drawn to colourful and fantastical ceramics that embrace African fauna and flora.

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HERON CHAIR – KARA

By Porky Hefer

Overlooking the beach, this hanging chair displays Hefer’s signature passion for local wildlife and endangered species.

Maldives Vibes

By Zemer Peled

This stunning piece is inspired by the rich underwater world of the Maldives — the intricate, delicate coral forms and the beautiful colours of the multitudinous organisms that call it home.

TERRACOTTA FURNITURE

by Chris Wolston

Residing outside Joali’s Boutique, these intricately-detailed chairs contrast with the beautiful fauna around them, and challenge visitors to take a seat.

COILED LAMP

By Dough Johnston

Located in Joali’s boutique, Doug Johnston's organic-shaped light shades reflect the textures and waves of the island.

THE PERCH

By John Paul Phillipe

The bench of JOALI is a perch, a point of rest and reflection for both Humans and Birds

TROPICANA TABLE

By Misha Khan

The astonishing forms and colours of coral are beautifully expressed through this communal table, inspired by the vibrant artistry of Antoni Gaudi.

EVOLUTION CHAIR

By Nacho Carbonell

The cocoon-like chair offers a private moment of quiet introspection to anyone seated in its depths.

RAWNESS

By Soojin Kang

Housed in our Four Bedroom Beach Residence, these elaborate thread tapestries are handwoven exclusively with natural materials.

MINI STOOLS

By Reinaldo Senguino

Inspired by the fabled table-top Tepuis mountains of Venezuela and the forms of heritage hour glasses, these clay stools are crafted with mud from the rivers of the Guiana Highland region.

GLASSWORKS

By Feleksan Onar

Channelling her gift for forming glass into intricate objects, Onar has crafted a signature collection of tropical-inspired creations for JOALI Maldives.

PEARL

By Seckin Pirim

On the wall of each villa, an eye-catching clam-like centrepiece by Seckin Pirim have a ripple shape reminiscent of the aquamarine waters surrounding the island.

ONE EGG | ONE WORLD

By Studio Mameluca

This unique installation is inspired by the egg of the White Tern seabird, found across the world’s tropical oceans.

JOALI HAMMOK - WILD FIBRES

By Aurelie Hoegy

For this haute couture design piece, Hoegy took inspiration from the our island and its sumptuous white sand shapes, formed by the infinite movement of the Indian Ocean.