Handmade Multi-Coloured Wire Candlestick Holder

Description

Funky wire candlestick holders come alive with vibrant hues such as purple, green, red, orange, turquoise, blue, and yellow. The creation process begins with a sturdy galvanised wire frame, which is then artfully wrapped in pliable, multi-coloured telephone wire. Although recycled wire is avoided due to its lower quality, artisans now use annealed steel core wire that replicates the look of colourful telephone wire. This wire, produced in South Africa, is not only more cost-effective but also custom-made in special colours. It incorporates some recycled materials and is entirely lead-free, ensuring both high quality and sustainability.

This handmade multi-coloured wire candlestick holder makes a delightful gift for various occasions, such as birthdays, housewarmings, or festive celebrations. Its vibrant hues and unique craftsmanship add a touch of artistic flair to any home decor, making it a versatile piece that can brighten up dining tables, mantels, or living room shelves. Additionally, it serves as a thoughtful present for those who appreciate sustainable and artisanal products, reflecting both creativity and a commitment to supporting independent crafters.

Approximate dimensions:

• Height: 21 cm
• Weight: 170 g

Handcrafted in South Africa by Independent Crafters for Woza Moya

Woza Moya, founded in 2002, is a social enterprise dedicated to alleviating poverty through craft. As part of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust in South Africa, it supports communities affected by HIV/AIDS by providing sustainable income opportunities. Starting with Zulu beaders making AIDS ribbons in a church, Woza Moya now works with over 400 crafters monthly, producing beadwork, wirework, carvings, paintings, sewing, and crochet. Most artisans are from the Valley of 1000 Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, relying on this work as their main income. Fair pricing ensures crafters are compensated for their materials and time. Products are sold within South Africa and internationally, reaching various markets. Woza Moya, meaning “come winds of change,” continues to uplift lives through craft.