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Hardwire Shallow Baskets & Jars

We invite art galleries and shops to contact us about wholesale pricing.

Woza Moya has one of the most impressive collections of Zulu hardwire bowls in the Durban area. They are beautifully exhibited in our Hillcrest curio shop and upstairs African Art Gallery. If you are unable to visit, we have made sure that we have a beautiful collection on our online shop in a selection of sizes, designs and colours.

Hardwire Trays by Thembelihle Mthembu

Thembelihle Mthembu holding 2 of her hardwire trays.
Thembilihle Mthembu holding two of the beautiful hardwire trays that she weaves.

Thembelihle Mthembu's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Bowls by Nthombifuthi Sibiya

Ntombifuthi Magwaza Sibiya first visited Woza Moya in October 2025. Her unique patterns and style have been very well received my our Woza Moya Customers. Find out more about this talented crafts-woman by reading her story.

Ntombifuthi Magwaza Sibiya with her hardwire bowls.
Ntombifuthi Magwaza Sibiya is a mastercrafter weaving the most beautiful hardwire Zulu bowls.
A large highly detailed hardwire bowl by Ntombifuthi Sibiya.

Ntombifuthi Magwaza Sibiya's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Bowls by Prudence Bukosini

Prudence first visited Woza Moya in November 2024. She was new to making hardwire bowls at the time and was being coached by Hilda Mgaga who has been forced to stop working due to her health. Prudence, in turn, is passing on her skills to her daughter.

Prudence, one of our new crafters
Wire artist Prudence Bukosini on the left with the 3 wire bowls she brought in during March 2025.
Prudence Bukosini holding some of her Zulu hardwire bowls at the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust.

Prudence Bukosini's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Bowls by Zodwa Sibiya

Zodwa Sibiya first visited Woza Moya in February 2026. The quality and detail of her work is outstanding.

Zodwa’s complex designs were first inspired by Vincent Sithole, the late master weaver, and she went on to weave animals and human figures into her bowls. She said she loves weaving elements from nature, particularly animals, trees, and plants. Her work reflects the beauty she sees in the natural world, and she believes every piece should carry that beauty to wherever it goes.

Zodwa Sibiya, a Zulu wire weaver, holding 2 of her hardwire woven bowls.
Zulu weaver Zodwa Sibiya holding two of her hardwire baskets.
Masterweaver Zodwa Sibiya holding 2 of her large hardwire bowls.

Zodwa Sibiya's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Bowls & Trays by Siphokazi Mlambo

Siphokazi Mlambo with 2 of her wire bowls.
Zulu weaver Siphokazi Mlambo holding 2 of her hardwire decorative trays.

Siphokazi Mlambo's Work - Available Online

Black & White by Thulisile Mdlalose

Thulisile Mdlalose with 2 of her geometric hardwire bowls.
Thulisile Mdlalose holding one of her black and white hardwire bowls.
Zulu weaver Thulisile with her stunning geometric hardwire bowls.

Thulisili Mdlalose's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Shallow Bowls & Decorative Beer Jars by Busisiwe Mayise

Busisiwe Mayise holding her giant shallow wire story bowl.
Busisiwe Mayise with 2 hardwire bowls - June 2024
Busisiwe Mayise holding 2 of her woven decorative beer pots.

Hardwire Trays by Zandile Ngubane

Zandile Ngubane
Zandile Ngubane with her 3 black & white hardwire trays.
Zandile Ngubane with her hardwire trays

Zandile Ngubane's Work - Available Online

Hardwire Bowls by Hilda Mgaga

Hilda Mgaga

WB0049
Diameter: 36 cm
Artist:  Hilda Mgaga
Price: R2 900
SOLD

african hardwire bowls woven by Hilda Mgaga

WB0031
Diameter: 38 cm
Artist:  Hilda Mgaga
Price: R3 200
SOLD

Hilda Mgaga hardwire bowl orange.

WB0028
Diameter: 38.5 cm
Artist:  Hilda Mgaga
Price: R3 200
SOLD