Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #145 Red then cast in bronze by

then cast in bronze by the lost wax process

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

Vintage carved wooden rounded rectangular shaped bowl container with woven strap from the Turkana tribe in Kenya

camel leather and woven natural fiber straps

a one-of-a-kind piece that will add a touch of elegance to any space

Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #145 Red then cast in bronze byThis 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. 10."