2026 Hazel St. Birmingham, MI 48009
East of Eton, South of Maple
(586) 295-8849
 
         
 
Penzo African Pottery and Other Functional Whimsy

carries a large inventory of Penzo hand painted pottery. The pieces featured in our on-line catalog are stock items. We also encourage you to browse the photo album for one of a kind items. With a quick email, we can give you pricing and availability of each piece. We still have available many retired items, please contact us for discontinued pieces needed to complete your collection. Large tea pots, canisters, salt and pepper shakers, rice bowls and quida trays to name a few.

Step inside and immerse yourself in the brilliant colors of the African landscape. Offering hand painted Penzo Pottery from Zimbabwe; Ngwenya recycled hand blown glass from Swaziland, reclaimed wooden accessories, and Leakey Collection Zulugrass Jewelry from Kenya. Africa and all its glory can be visualized in the bright yellows, warm browns and clear blues of the hand painted Penzo tableware. Each piece of Penzo is completely unique. Hand painted in Zimbabwe Africa from very high quality imported white earthenware clay, and using only approved US glazes, Penzo is safe for microwave and dishwasher use.

Ngwenya 100% recycled glass is hand blown into beautiful, clear glass stem plates, wine stoppers and whimsical animals. Ngwenya glass is proud to be helping in the fight to save the African rhino and elephant from extinction.

Our inventory is constantly changing and evolving. Stop into EllieBeans or browse our online catalog for many other Fair Trade items. It is our goal to support small, local artists in their pursuit of economic opportunities. The success of Penzo and our other Fair Trade items, has allowed the establishment of educational programs in Zimbabwe for under privileged youth and helps with much needed financial support to various wildlife conservation projects.

Cris Braun




     
   
 
 
 
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