Discover the Unique Gifts of Africa
Author: Nicole Maschwitz

Fantastic works of art, come out of Africa, they are renowned
for them. The most appealing works as of late are their
brilliant beadwork. This beadwork technique has been past down
for hundreds of years, they have mastered this beadwork
technique to a tee. This incredible art form has to be seen to
be believed!.

In times gone by works of art have been made using anything
from eggs to seeds, also stones and metal. However these latest
artworks have been made using glass beads and wire.

The Egyptians were the first ones to discover glass beads they
then set up trade routes with the people of South Africa,
trading was common practice between the Egyptians and the South
Africans they traded Ivory and other items for the glass beads
from the Egyptians.

The South Africans began constructing objects using the glass
beads with the help of wire. The designs they created were
absolutely beautiful, the designs included cars, flowers, and
almost any animal you can think of. The frame is made of a
galvanized wire and then decorated with colored beads.

Due to the economic status of South Africa many families are
very poor, therefore the families could not afford beads. The
art of using wire first became apparent when they used the wire
to make toys. But now the Africans have catered for the many
tourists that visit their country, you can find anything from
saxophones', to cars the cars even having moving steering
wheels. Working with wire has become a Zulu revolution.

In the earlier days copper colour coded wires were used in
their creations. One can now find wire sculptures of musical
instruments, animals, bicycles fashioned from steel wire. These
sculptures can be found not only in studios but also roadside
stands and markets. These would make truly unique gifts.

Looking at this artwork will amaze you, once you see how much
work and passion was put into each creation. Some trees are
fashioned from wire, sticking into a piece of wood, and the
leaves on the tree are twisted in such a way that they look
real. You will also find such things as wire beaded bowl sets,
bracelets, beautifully designed animals of every sort, you will
also see motorcycles designed in many different colors. Colorful
plates made from wire, and matching under plates can also be
seen.

Zulu artisans and crafters began selling their designs in
public markets instead of roadside stands in order to drive more
customers; however many wire artists realized the value of the
sculptures and opened up art shops and galleries to display
their creative designs.

If you know someone that appreciates a unique gift, then you
cant go past these wire sculptures. Whether it be a wall design
for a child's bedroom, or a novelty car for that car enthusiast,
or that unbelievable motorbike for bike lovers, their are wire
art designs to suit everybody. These creative sculptures with
such prominent colours will be the talking piece of anyone's
room.


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