Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #140 Blue they were originally used for

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

Approximately 42" x 69"

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

Whether you use it as a standalone piece or incorporate it into a larger design scheme

The journey of this patterned fabric begins with a solid-colored piece of cloth

Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #140 Blue 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. 12"