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Lace Wall Piece - Song of the Weaver

Lace Wall Piece - Song of the Weaver

£180.00
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Drawing inspiration from the Song of the Weaver biography baskets, these lace platters intricately tell Siphiwe’s life story. As the pillar of her homestead, Siphiwe began weaving after leaving school due to pregnancy, supporting her growing family of seven children. When her husband sold their cattle and disappeared for four years, she was forced to leave his family home. Thanks to income from Gone Rural, she rebuilt her life—constructing a new home and acquiring livestock. Though her husband now visits occasionally, and she honors him with traditional slaughters, reclaiming her cattle herd remains her deepest aspiration. The design elements—biography basket bones, goat skull, metal disc, and layered textures—symbolize key moments and relationships in her journey.

 

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

63cm diameter, widest 66cm, height 18-21cm

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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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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