Ekhowley Co

Options for buying, styling and supplying Ekhowley Co homeware

This page sets out how the catalogue actually works in practice: single-item orders for a first flat, curated selections for a guesthouse refresh, and trade arrangements for interior stylists and small retailers who need samples before they commit.

Questions we get before an order

Most of what people ask comes down to lead times, how pieces are packed, and whether a listing can be split or repeated for a trade project. Here is how those things actually work at Ekhowley Co.

How is the catalogue organised?

By room and by material, not by season. A stoneware mug sits under kitchen and under ceramics; a linen runner sits under textiles and under dining. Each listing carries size, care notes, material origin, and a short line on the studio or cooperative that made it.

What does the quote list actually do?

You collect the pieces you are considering, then send the list through. We confirm what is in stock, what is made to order, and what needs a longer window from the studio. Nothing is charged until you approve the final list.

Can I order a single mug or one basket?

Yes. Single pieces ship across South Africa, packed in recycled board with paper wrap. Ceramics travel in a double-walled box with a felt layer between pieces, which matters more for a lone mug than for a full set.

How do trade and guesthouse orders work?

Interior stylists, guesthouses and small retailers are handled separately from retail. Sample requests and bulk quantities go through the same quote list, with a note on the project, the room count, and any repeat order you expect over the year.

Will handmade pieces match exactly?

Not to the millimetre. Wall thickness, rim height and glaze pooling shift between firings, and woven fibre tone varies with the harvest. We flag this on listings where the difference is visible, so you can plan a set with that in mind.

How should I care for the pieces?

Care notes sit on every listing. Stoneware is dishwasher safe on a low cycle, linen washes cold and dries in shade, baskets stay out of long direct sun. If a piece arrives damaged, send a photo within seven days and we replace it.

Still deciding on a format or a repeat order? Send the details through the contact page, and read how we handle returns and storage in our policy notes.

What the catalogue actually offers

Options here are practical, not decorative. Each one describes what arrives, how it is packed, and who it suits, so you can decide before anything leaves the studio.

Ekhowley Co options

Room-by-room browsing

Kitchen, table, bedroom, bathroom and entryway are kept as separate shelves. Useful when you are furnishing one room at a time rather than buying a whole set at once.

Material notes on every listing

Clay body, flax weight, fibre origin and glaze type are written out. Care instructions sit beside the size, so a linen runner and a stoneware bowl are not treated the same way.

Maker credits

Each piece names the studio or cooperative behind it, with a short line on where they work. Small runs mean restocks vary, and we say so on the listing.

Quote list for mixed orders

Add mugs, textiles and baskets to one list, adjust quantities, then send it through. Handy for a first flat in Observatory or a gift order spread across several addresses.

Trade and guesthouse supply

Interior stylists, guesthouses and small retailers are handled on a separate track, with sample requests and repeat quantities discussed before an order is confirmed.

Delivery across South Africa

Ceramics are wrapped individually and boxed with padding. Textiles ship folded and pressed. Courier timing depends on whether an item is in stock or still on the wheel.

Not sure which format fits your order? The order process walks through packing and dispatch, and our offerings covers the wider range of services.

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