South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #162 Brown 5Made from telephone wire wrapped

5Made from telephone wire wrapped in the traditional coil method around a rigid hardwire

woven into strips

complimenting any eclectic decor

it's a testament to the power of ethical consumerism

or a unique accessory that turns heads and sparks conversations

South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #162 Brown 5Made from telephone wire wrappedThese handwoven baskets are woven by people from the Zulu tribe in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. The fiber used is from the indigenous illala palm tree and the colors are natural dyes obtained from local roots, berries, bark and earth. Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket. Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to