A souvenir from South Africa
The penguin in a jar: a souvenir from South Africa
If you have been to Cape Town, you know them: the penguins of Boulders Beach in Simon's Town. Our Sonnenglas Sun Jar holds a penguin of mouth-blown glass. It charges in the sun by day, and at night the penguin glows in warm light. A souvenir from South Africa for your home.
Two sizes, one penguin
The solar lantern with a penguin comes in two sizes: the Classic with 1000 ml and the Mini with 250 ml, both as a complete set with SOMO, the solar light in the lid. You see the penguin through the glass, by day and by night.
Inspired by Boulders Beach
In Simon's Town near Cape Town, penguins live on the beach at Boulders Beach. Once you have seen them there, you do not forget them.
Our penguin in a jar is inspired by these birds: a souvenir from South Africa, made by people who live and work in South Africa and Eswatini.
Who makes it
Built by hand in Johannesburg
We build every Sun Jar by hand in our factory in Johannesburg. Ngwenya Glass in Eswatini blows the penguin by mouth, from 100 % recycled glass.
Who it is for
Back from the trip
For everyone who has been to Cape Town or the Cape and wants a piece of South Africa on the table.
For South Africa fans
A gift for people who love the country, or who are about to travel there.
For penguin fans
A gift for penguin fans: a penguin that glows at night. Indoors and outdoors, in the garden, on the balcony, at the window.
Order online instead of packing glass
A keepsake made of glass in your suitcase is always a small risk. You can also order the penguin in a jar online after your trip: for yourself, as a keepsake from Cape Town, or as a gift for someone who misses South Africa.
Questions and answers
What is a good souvenir from Cape Town?
That depends on what stayed with you from the trip. Many people bring home rooibos, wine or beadwork. If you loved the penguins of Boulders Beach, here is a glass penguin that glows at night.
Can I order it online after my trip?
Yes, right here in the shop. Whether it is in stock right now and when it reaches you, you see above with the two sizes and in the cart.
Where is the penguin made?
We build the Sun Jar by hand in our factory in Johannesburg, and Ngwenya Glass in Eswatini blows the penguin from recycled glass. The idea comes from the penguins of Boulders Beach near Cape Town.
Which size should I choose?
The Classic is the large jar with 1000 ml, the Mini the small one with 250 ml. Both come as a complete set with SOMO.
Are there other animals?
Yes. Ngwenya Glass blows other Light Figures for us too, such as the Big Five and angels. You find them under Light Figures.
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