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Lace Basket - Song of the Weaver

Lace Basket - Song of the Weaver

£220.00
£220.00
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Inspired by the life of Siphiwe, the Lace Basket from the Song of the Weaver collection tells a deeply personal story. After leaving school due to pregnancy, Siphiwe began weaving to support her family. Despite hardships, including her husband’s absence for four years and the loss of their cattle, she rebuilt her life with income from Gone Rural. The basket’s design elements—such as the bone representing her strength, the goat skull symbolizing the ritual upon her husband’s return, and the metal disc reflecting his bicycle visits—capture the layers of her journey through both fertile and challenging times.

 

Materials

Lutindzi - is sourced directly from the mountains of eSwatini It is sustainably harvested by cutting above the root and is proven to be waterproof and stain-resistant due to its strong, waxy finish.

Sisal - a regenerating weed from the Lavumisa area of eSwatini, provides a fine fibre that can be dyed a spectrum of bright and light colours.

Lukhasi - a strong, thick grass which is found in the swamp areas and used in its raw form as the strengthening core of our sturdy products

Reclaimed Fabric

All fibres are dyed using environmentally friendly German dyes imported from South Africa.

Shipping & Returns

A simple flat rate of £6.50 to mainland UK
We offer free shipping for orders over £75

Dimensions

70cm diam

Care Instructions

This product is easy to clean using a damp cloth or a dry brush (a toothbrush works well for finer areas). The grass’s natural waxy coating helps it resist liquid spillages, though it's best not to let liquids sit for too long. Occasionally placing the product on a radiator or near a hot aga can help eliminate bacteria—just ensure it's safe to do so and not exposed to direct heat for extended periods.

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The story

Meet the women we work with

Weaving together tradition with innovation these beautiful grass woven coasters are hand made by rural artisans in Swaziland, providing home based employed for over 750 women.

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