Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #130 Nigerian art Approximately 41" x 62"

Approximately 41" x 62"

The folds are held in place by clamping

Each basket comes with an informational tag explaining the symbolism of the designs as well as the name of the artist

This cloth begins as a solid colored piece which is then intricately folded

ensuring it will be a long-lasting addition to your home decor

Swazi Sisal Titja Basket #130 Nigerian art Approximately 41" x 62"This 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. 9."