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The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa and many of us have heard of their most powerful king, Shaka, who united the fractious tribes and created the Zulu nation in the early 1800's.
The Zulu people have long been associated with their skill and artistry in fashioning African baskets from the native plants and grasses of their homeland as well as for their intricate and culturally important beadwork.
Now they have taken their age-old craftsmanship and applied it to a new medium: telephone wire. These bright, washable and sturdy wire baskets, called mbenge in the native language, come in myriad colors and intricate, mesmerizing designs
These African wire baskets can be used to store fruit, bread, or other foodstuffs, or simply admired for their beauty. They are especially functional and can be washed in warm, soapy water.
