Fair Trade Zulu Telephone Wire 9-inch Shallow Basket, Intricate Swirl Pattern, African Eclipse
- Shallow basket, meticulously handwoven with sturdy telephone wire by African artisans
- Crisp black and white palette, ideal for contemporary settings
- Approximately 9 x 1-1/2 inches (DxH); individually handcrafted, each one will vary
- For decorative use or with dry foods; hand wash in warm, soapy water
- Handmade in South Africa by Fair Trade artisans, providing work for more than 700 Zulu families
Combining a modern-day material with traditional weaving techniques, Zulu makers in rural South Africa create these eye-catching baskets in an exciting array of colors and patterns. This fusion of past and present enables more than 700 Zulu families to gain the dignity of work and self-sufficiency. Every basket is individually handmade and unique. Yours will resemble but not precisely match the samples shown in the photos.
Bridge for Africa, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a well-established and respected provider of fine contemporary crafts to the American market. They pay their artist partners a living wage, promote sustainable development in Africa, and educate consumers in the U.S. about the benefits of Fair Trade as a method to fight poverty in the developing world. Your purchase of a Bridge for Africa product will bring unique beauty to your home while advancing hope for future generations of African artisans.
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