Unemployment is high in South Africa (98% in small towns), and the government – unfortunately – does not help anyone much, except themselves. So people often make items to sell – from bottle caps (pot stands, handbags), plastic bags (crocheted hats and handbags), coffee capsules (see below), and beads and wire.
We bought a little beaded wire Christmas tree for $4 (though we gave him more). Isn’t it gorgeous?
I wish we had more space because I LOVED these!
And how about this one?
You also find woven plastic wire.
…and belts from car tyres
and the most beautiful art