Recycled Flip Flop Sculptures

Whimsical art rooted in environmental and social impact

Bring vibrant color, global impact, and artisan craftsmanship into your space with these hand-carved animal sculptures made in Kenya from recycled, ocean-bound flip flops. Each piece turns discarded material into joyful art, helping clean coastlines while supporting sustainable employment for Kenyan artisans.

Choose from two unique duos:

Penguin & Turtle
• Penguin — This creation is a masterpiece of intricately joined, colourful flip-flops, paying tribute to a remarkable animal often found navigating the icy waters of the Southern Hemisphere. Small — Approx. 1″ × 4″ × 4″.
• Turtle — One of the very first animals to be made for our first big order back in 2006, our lovely little turtle now come in many sizes and colours. Small — Approx. 6″ × 5″ × 2″.

Lion & Elephant
• Lion — With a picturesque mane that immediately stands out, we've created a masterpiece that epitomises the most widely recognised animal on the planet. Small — Approx. 5″ × 2″ × 3″.
• Elephant — Nothing epitomises the heartbeat of Kenyan heritage more than an elephant. Through experiential learning, our team worked tirelessly to replicate this elephant in a way that will truly showcase its majesty. Small — Approx. 4.7″ × 2.3″ × 3.7″.

Colorful, impactful, and one-of-a-kind, these sculptures make thoughtful gifts, lively décor, and art with a story worth telling.

* All our products are made from recycled flip-flops that are collected from the beaches, waterways and landfills in Kenya. These products are hand carved by Kenya artisans and all unique therefore will differ in colour and texture seen in the picture.

About the Brand – Ocean Sole
Ocean Sole began on the shores of Kenya where founder Julie Church saw local children turning discarded flip-flops into toys and felt inspired to scale that spark into something bigger. What started as a grassroots cleanup became a mission-driven social enterprise that transforms plastic flip-flop waste from Kenyan beaches and waterways into vibrant hand-carved art while cleaning oceans and protecting coastlines. Ocean Sole operates a U.S. nonprofit arm to support community, conservation, and creative impact, directly employing Kenyan artisans and investing in education, healthcare, and environmental programs that uplift local families and inspire global change.