Fair Trade Zulu Telephone Wire 8-inch Mini Platter Basket, Painted Desert

Combining a modern-day material with traditional weaving techniques, these striking baskets are handcrafted by talented Zulu makers living in rural South Africa. This fusion of past and present enables more than 700 Zulu families to gain the dignity of work and self-sufficiency. 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.

• Low round basket, meticulously handwoven with sturdy telephone wire
• Shades of blue, brown, green, red and copper; every basket is unique and will vary from photos
• Approximately 8 x 1.3 inches (DxH), variations in size, color, and pattern should be expected
• Can be used with dry foods and hand washed with warm water and soap
• Handmade in South Africa, providing work for more than 700 Zulu families