Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #157 Pink they were originally used for

they were originally used for hunter's shirts and women's wraps

Approximately 41 1/2" x 64"

Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket

Circa early 1900's

2 Yards=QTY 4

Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #157 Pink they were originally used forThis basket was hand woven in a Swaziland development program which has trained over 600 women. Working from home in rural areas, the women often are supporting 8 12 children. Woven of sisal, a pervasive native plant found throughout Swaziland. A 7 inch basket requires about 15 hours to prepare and spin the fiber and another 15 hours for the actual weaving. As the basket becomes larger with each row the time spent weaving exponentially increases.