Shallow Hardwire Bowl 33cm Picture Bowl | Tholakele Dlamini | WB0391

Colourful 33cm hardwire Zulu picture bowl, featuring a homestead scene on a royal blue background.

Artist:

Tholakele Dlamini

Tholakele is a talented hardwire basket weaver who has been suppling her hardwire baskets to Woza Moya since the beginning of 2024. She is able to create very large baskets with beautiful patterns.

Dimensions

Approximate diameter: 33 cm
Approximate depth: 4.5 cm
Approximate weight: 0.7 kg

Materials & Impact

Crafted by hand using PVC-coated wire and a galvanised steel core, selected for durability and longevity.

This work continues the tradition of Zulu telephone wire weaving—an adaptive craft that historically made use of reclaimed materials. While modern wire is now used for quality and consistency, the spirit of resourcefulness and innovation remains central to the practice.

By purchasing this piece, you support sustainable livelihoods for artisans and help preserve an evolving Zulu cultural craft.