Friday Favorite: Imbenge Baskets
The Zulu people believe that Imbenge lend dignity to a home. Sets of Imbenge and beer pots are traditionally given by a bride to her in-laws during her marriage ceremony.
This Imenge bowl is hand made by Wire Weavers, a group of Zulu weavers who use using of plastic coated copper telephone wires to make these basket/bowls. The wire remnants are purchased by Deirdre Moser, the coordinator who has been working with the Wire Weavers, a group of mostly women weavers, who have lived in the rural area of KZN (KwaZuluNatal) South Africa since 1989. 
Moser markets the baskets to stores in South Africa and throughout the world. This is the main source of income for about 120 people. These sorts of bowls make great accessories for places like shelves, the bottom shelf of a console table, or beside a bed. They’re great in the bathroom, too.
You can find these at Eco-Artware. They come in two colors, are approximately 10″ wide, and sell for $130 each.
