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Bring the warmth and energy of a glowing sunset into your home with our Sunset Zulu Wire Baskets, handwoven in South Africa by skilled Zulu artisans. Featuring a vibrant palette of golden yellow, burnt orange, fiery red, and deep black, this striking colorway transforms traditional basket-weaving techniques into bold, contemporary functional art.
Zulu weavers have taken the intricate patterns and exceptional craftsmanship of their traditional natural fiber baskets and reimagined them using colorful plastic-coated wire. Each piece is meticulously woven by hand, creating mesmerizing spirals, sweeping stripes, and geometric patterns that highlight the incredible precision of the weaving process. Select designs may also incorporate subtle bare copper wire accents for added warmth, texture, and dimension.
The Sunset colorway is inspired by the rich, glowing tones of the evening sky, with layers of orange, red, yellow, and black creating a dramatic yet warm palette. From sculptural bowls and vessels to shallow baskets and statement wall pieces, each silhouette showcases the colors and woven patterns in its own distinctive way.
Beautiful as both functional pieces and decorative accents, these baskets can be used for fruit, serving, storage, or display. Larger shallow styles make striking tabletop centerpieces or wall décor, while smaller bowls and vessels are perfect for holding keys, jewelry, wrapped treats, and everyday essentials. Mix several shapes together to create a collected display or allow a single statement basket to stand on its own.
Inspired by generations of Zulu basket-making traditions, every handcrafted piece blends traditional South African artistry with contemporary materials and color. Because each basket is woven entirely by hand, variations in pattern, color placement, weave, and dimensions are part of its authentic artisan character. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Gitzell Fair Trade is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, connecting customers with thoughtfully made artisan goods and the people and traditions behind them.
Materials: Plastic-coated wire; select styles may feature bare copper wire accents
Origin: South Africa