Quality Products
Every basket is made by hand, using indigenous raw materials
Traditional Artifacts
Feel the dignified elegance and beauty of a rich Zulu heritage
Community
Ilala Weavers have built relationships with a number of communities
Our History
How it all began…
In the early 1970s, Carol (that’s me!) and a friend developed an interest in Zulu handcrafts after visiting a pension pay-out day in one of the outlying areas of northern Zululand.
The Baskets
Feel the mystery and essence of Africa with these superb Zulu baskets, each one unique and lovingly hand-stitched.
The Community
Ilala Weavers have built relationships with a number of communities within a 200km radius of Hluhluwe. The Zulu’s are the largest tribe in Southern Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship.
The Gallery
Nestled between a cluster of fever trees, on the outskirts of Hluhluwe is Ilala Weavers Gallery, Museum, Restaurant and Nursery.
Wire Weaving
The original idea to use recycled telephone wire for baskets reportedly come from security workers on the graveyard shift in South Africa.
Angel Projects
ur Angels project came into being after Jeremy Sutton was shot whilst on a field-trip into MaputaLand…