Large Flip Flop Sculpture

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 three striking variants—each with its own personality and story:

Elephant — Nothing captures the heartbeat of Kenyan heritage more than the elephant. Through hands-on learning and thoughtful refinement, our artisans worked tirelessly to replicate its quiet majesty, crafting a bold, meaningful tribute to this iconic animal. Large — Approx. 14″ × 10″ × 9″

Lion — With its picturesque, sculpted mane and powerful stance, the Lion variant celebrates one of the world’s most universally recognized symbols of strength. It’s a vibrant, upcycled masterpiece that commands attention in any room. Large — Approx. 15″ × 7″ × 11″

Flamingo — Our pink-and-green Flip Flop Flamingo adds a whimsical touch to indoor or outdoor spaces. Each piece is lovingly hand-crafted from recycled flip flops, giving this elegant bird a playful, eco-friendly twist. Large — Approx. 18.50" x 15.75" x 5.91"

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.