{"title":"Featured Products","description":"A curated selection of Mbira Home pieces featured on the home page.","products":[{"product_id":"small-elephant","title":"Small Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elephant striding forward with its trunk raised and curled upward, hand-built in Zimbabwe from reclaimed steel. The raised trunk is the defining gesture of the piece — a lively greeting that gives the animal movement rather than a static pose. Of all the pieces in the collection, this is the one that most clearly announces where it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction is the most colourful in the range. Large curved panels of salvaged painted sheet in postbox red, mustard yellow, olive green and worn white are cut to shape and welded together, leaving the original paint, stencilling, printed lettering and wear of the donor material fully visible. Traces of stamped numbering remain across the flank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head and ear are worked as separate layered plates, the ear standing proud of the skull with a heavy welded seam. The trunk is built from banded segments that taper to a curled tip. A pair of pale tusks flank the trunk beneath a punched eye, while four substantial legs each carry a different colour with cut toenails at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanel colour and lettering placement vary between elephants because the paint comes from the reclaimed material rather than being newly applied. Each piece will differ naturally from the one photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial surface or floor piece for a hall console, sideboard, wide shelf or hearth. It also works outdoors on a patio, lawn edge, terrace or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Zimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaimed steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal multicoloured painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 × 14 × 30 cm (L × W × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade; expect approximately 10% variation in size, colour and finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. When displayed outdoors, the surface will continue to weather and develop a natural patina. Position in a sheltered spot and bring indoors during prolonged wet weather if you wish to slow the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbira Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54684202893649,"sku":"MBH-MW-017","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6165\/1025\/files\/mbira-small-elephant-plinth.jpg?v=1787640218"},{"product_id":"calling-duck","title":"Calling Duck","description":"\u003cp\u003eHead thrown back and bill open, Calling Duck captures a lively moment in reclaimed steel. Handmade in Zimbabwe, its dark bronze-brown surface holds the marks of the original metal—hammered texture, softened edges and small variations that make every sculpture distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurved steel panels form its rounded body, while a long flat bill, punched eye, layered wings and fine tail feathers give the piece its character. Wire legs and webbed feet complete the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for display indoors or outdoors, it brings warmth and movement to a shelf, console, garden room or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Zimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaimed steel with an oxidised bronze-brown finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 × 18 × 30 cm (L × W × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade; expect approximately 10% variation in size, colour and finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. When displayed outdoors, the surface will continue to weather naturally over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbira Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54684365947217,"sku":"MBH-MW-018","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6165\/1025\/files\/calling-duck-01-plinth.jpg?v=1787641121"},{"product_id":"sausage-dog-planter","title":"Sausage Dog Planter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dachshund stretched into a planting trough, handmade in Zimbabwe from reclaimed steel. At 73 cm from nose to tail, its exaggerated body becomes the container, ready for herbs, alpines, sedums, trailing thyme or low bedding to form the dog’s coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe characterful head is shaped from individual steel panels with a pale muzzle, dark crown, punched eyes, a small cut tongue and long loose ears. Four short legs lift the deep open trough clear of the ground, while a straight tail rises at the rear. The unpainted, oxidised surface carries warm rust and bronze tones, with the natural marks and colour variation of weathered metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for patios, terraces, gravel paths and doorsteps, or for a conservatory or porch when used with an inner liner or pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Zimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaimed steel with a natural oxidised patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e73 × 14 × 35 cm (L × W × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade; expect approximately 10% variation in size, colour and finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck or add suitable drainage before planting. For indoor use, place plants in inner pots or add a waterproof liner to protect surrounding surfaces. The steel will continue to weather naturally outdoors; wipe with a soft, dry cloth when required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbira Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54684521464145,"sku":"MBH-MW-020","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6165\/1025\/files\/sausage-dog-planter-01-plinth.jpg?v=1787641874"},{"product_id":"tall-giraffe","title":"Tall Giraffe","description":"\u003cp\u003eNearly a metre tall, the Tall Giraffe brings quiet scale and character to a hallway, conservatory, terrace or garden. Its long, tapered neck and slender stance make it a sculptural statement without overwhelming the space around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-shaped from reclaimed painted steel by Zimbabwean metalworkers, each giraffe retains the marks, seams and colour of the material it once was. Salvaged paint means every piece will differ, with its own balance of indigo, scarlet, ochre, olive and weathered metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from reclaimed painted steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Zimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 cm (L) × 12 cm (W) × 97 cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor or outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade; expect approximately 10% variation in size, colour and finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. When displayed outdoors, the finish will continue to weather naturally. Position securely and bring indoors during high winds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbira Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54685106995537,"sku":"MBH-MW-021","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6165\/1025\/files\/IMG_55492.heic?v=1787644019"}],"url":"https:\/\/mbirahome.com\/collections\/featured-products.oembed","provider":"Mbira Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}