24" x 18.5" x 7"

The extraordinary biography basket tells the story of the masterful women weavers of Eswatini.

As the women work, they braid three strands together, as their mothers and grandmothers have done before them. As they work they sing, in meditation, with joy, some sing in thanks to their ancestors as to have work they must have been blessed by them.

As we follow the creation of a basket from it’s grass roots to it’s completion the story of a life is woven into it’s fibres. The basket tells a story, hour by hour, day by day they transcribe the women’s daily lives that resonate in beautiful harmony with nature. It is a story rich in Eswatini tradition and cultural beliefs that has been infused with modern attitudes and western religion to create a fusion of cultures, a unique way of life.

“I am because we are”

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

20" x 20" x 9"

Organically shaped and hand-woven by the masterful Ghanian artisans, the Victorian Wavy Bowl basket is artistically made of sustainable ilala palm and organic vegetable dyes. 

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

13.25” x 13.25” x 15.75”

Organically shaped and hand-woven by the masterful Eswatini artisans, the Lichen basket is artistically made of sustainable Lutindzi grass and organic vegetable dyes.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

12-13” x 11-12”

The unique Batonga Nongo baskets are hand-woven by artisans in Zimbabwe. These artisans are well known for their basket weaving skills and mathematical design sense. Vase shaped with intricate geometric patterns unique to each basket, they vary in pattern and shape.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same. As a result, our website photos are a close representation of the items available, but may not be identical to the ones you receive. If you prefer to select an exact item, please notify us at info@thewanderlane.com and we will send photos of what we have in stock.