EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE HAS AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD. PURCHASES BASED ON FAIR TRADE CREATE DEMAND FOR A FAIRER WORLD BY SHOWING YOU VALUE NOT JUST THE PRODUCT, BUT THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT!
Handmade Zulu baskets from South Africa, made by Ilala Weavers
Made of ilala palm by Ilala Weavers of South Africa, these baskets in natural colors are a great accent to any decor.
Today, Ilala Weavers helps over 2000 Zulu people, both men and women, to attain self sufficiency, by working from their homes and therefore retaining their lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work, which has been passed down through the generations by Zulucrafters, whose modern counterparts today produce stunning works of art, sought after the world over.
Pictured here are the Zulu "Ukhamba" beer baskets. The largest one is about 14" high, 10" acrossed at the widest part near the bottom. The others reflect a sample of the regular Zulu beer baskets.. ranging in sizes of 8" to 10" tall.
Fair Trade baskets from South Africa
All of the links below have pictures and detailed information on each item. When searching the LARGE and LARGEST UKHAMBA'S you are buying the exact basket pictured,... while the medium sized ones shown are a sample of what they look like. If you want to see EXACT pictures of more available in order to choose an EXACT one... email us, and we will send a couple photos of exact medium sized Ukhambas available.
Giftsoflifeorg@aol.com or Kim@Giftsoflife.org
Zulu Beer Basket (medium approx 7-9" tall)
All beautiful and unique, these come in all patterns, shapes etc. These are really nice sized lidded baskets that will stand out in any basket collection... or just on their own. I LOVE THEM! But then again, I LOVE THEM ALL!!
$ 28.00
Made of ilala palm by Ilala Weavers of South Africa, these baskets in natural colors are a great accent to any decor.
Today, Ilala Weavers helps over 2000 Zulu people, both men and women, to attain self sufficiency, by working from their homes and therefore retaining their lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work, which has been passed down through the generations by Zulucrafters, whose modern counterparts today produce stunning works of art, sought after the world over.
