Inspired by the landscape of Africa, the Mavros family have grown their local craftsmanship to an international brand in just two generations.
The company originally grew organically due to the admiration of a pair of earrings Patrick Mavros made for his wife in 1990. Now alongside the couple’s four sons, Alexander, Forbes, Patrick Jnr and Benjamin, the brand Patrick Mavros is synonymous with creating art inspired by the wildlife of the African plains.
Instantly recognisable, Mavros captures the charm of the animals on their doorstep in Zimbabwe such as elephants and impalas. Casting in silver, they create sculptures, jewellery, and homewares. Their home at Mpata Farm has always mirrored their collections, in 1987 ZoZo the orphaned elephant calf was adopted on the farm and Patrick created his first elephant sculpture.
Conservation is a key component of their ethos and their motto ‘A family of creativity, a legacy of conservation’ encapsulates this. Much work has been done to highlight the plight of the pangolin for example with their 2016 collaboration with photographer Adrian Stern. From gem set jewellery to swizzle sticks to impressively large centrepieces, the Mavros family use their collections to pay tribute to the love of their home in Africa.