Zulu Telephone Wire #57 Indigo woven into strips

woven into strips

These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering

hand-carved from local jacaranda wood

Dyed with natural indigo

dried and ironed

Zulu Telephone Wire #57 Indigo woven into stripsMade from telephone wire wrapped in the traditional coil method around a rigid hardwire, these baskets can only be made by the most experienced weavers. Inspired by life events and vivid imagination, the artistry of the weavers from KwaZulu Natal, South Africa shines in these platters. May be gently washed with a mild dish detergent to clean. 13" diameter For further information: