Drinkware Zinazo Glass | Brown from Obakki

Zinazo Glass | Brown

Name: Zinazo Glass | Brown
Brand: The Green Thing
Price: 35.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
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HANDMADE IN KENYA

Handblown from reclaimed glass, this rich amber tumbler is defined by its cylindrical form and rounded sculptural foot. From everyday drinks to gatherings around the table, its rich hue and subtle handmade variations bring an artful quality to each pour.

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Story

Recovered from one of East Africa’s largest landfills, discarded glass begins a remarkable transformation. Collected and sorted by hand, the material is cleaned and prepared before making its way to a local workshop, where skilled Kenyan artisans reshape it using glassblowing techniques.

Given new life through the handmade process, the reclaimed glass takes on expressive forms defined by saturated colour, sculptural silhouettes, and unexpected details. Subtle variations in shape and finish reveal the hand of the maker, transforming what was once discarded into contemporary glassware designed to be used and valued for years to come.

Details

MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm W x 11 cm H / 3.25" W x 4.5" H
MATERIALS: 100% Recycled Glass
ORIGIN: Kenya
NOTES: Measurements are approximate and may vary by 0.25"

Product Care

Hand wash using soft, non-abrasive sponge and dish liquid.
Although this piece is dishwasher safe, we do recommend hand washing to avoid scratches and to preserve its luster.

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Nairobi, Kenya

Dandora Women Collective

The Dandora Women Collective connects women waste pickers, skilled artisans, and contemporary Kenyan design through a shared belief that discarded materials still hold value. At Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite, one of East Africa’s largest landfills, women recover glass from the waste stream, creating the first step in its transformation.

The reclaimed material is collected, prepared, and passed to local artisans, who reshape it by hand into functional glassware using glassblowing techniques.

Built around a woman-led initiative founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Nelly Gesare, the model places people at the centre of sustainability. By recognizing the essential work of waste pickers, creating meaningful livelihoods, and keeping existing materials in circulation, the collective demonstrates how thoughtful design can address waste while creating something useful, beautiful, and distinctly Kenyan.

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30-day return

We accept returns on all unused items within 30 days of delivery, excluding sales items

Artisan craft

Handcrafted in partnership with world-class artisans—real people making products that bring meaning and connection to your space.

MEANINGFUL IMPACT

Through our artisan partnerships and the Obakki Foundation, we reinvest in the communities behind the craft—supporting clean water access, education, and sustainable livelihoods.