Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #156 Pink each wire is meticulously woven

each wire is meticulously woven to create a stunning geometric pattern that is sure to catch the eye

Handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal

Height 11'' - Width 12'' - Strap Drop 20''

Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H

Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #156 Pink each wire is meticulously wovenThis 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. 11.