On offer is a rare and beautiful vintage bottle cap wire basket, likely dating to the mid–late 20th century, made from recycled metal bottle caps and hand-twisted wire. Whether you’re a collector of folk art or drawn to soulful, storied décor, this tactile piece is a conversation-starting example of creative reuse with deep cultural roots.

Crafted with remarkable attention to form and function, this wire basket is both a practical container and a striking piece of outsider art. Its colorful surface is built entirely from branded bottle caps — featuring names like Guinness, Coca-Cola, Tusker, Pilsner, Smirnoff, Fanta, Sprite, and White Cap — woven securely into a grid of twisted wire, with a sturdy integrated handle.

Often made in parts of East and Central Africa, these baskets emerged as part of a grassroots upcycling tradition — transforming waste into objects of beauty and use. The effect is both joyful and meditative, making it an evocative addition to homes that celebrate story-rich and sustainable design.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine vintage materials – recycled metal bottle caps and wire
✅ Detailed branded bottle cap surfaces – Coca-Cola, Tusker, Guinness, Fanta & more
✅ Likely handcrafted in Africa – part of a rich folk art tradition
✅ Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear and patina commensurate with age
✅ No maker’s mark present, typical for folk/tramp art forms
✅ Includes accurate measurements:
• Height: 5.5 inches (not including handle)
• Width: 7 inches
• Depth: 5 inches
✅ Rare example – a true collectible of upcycled art and cultural expression

💡 STYLING TIP

This piece works beautifully in eclectic, rustic, or folk-inspired interiors. Style it on a bookshelf beside travel books or handmade ceramics, or let it stand alone on a console or sideboard as a focal point with texture and soul.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:

✔️ Lovers of folk, tribal, or outsider art
✔️ Collectors of African handcrafts or recycled decor
✔️ Thoughtful gift for a sustainability-minded design lover
✔️ Use in museums, galleries, or curated interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:

While no individual maker is identified, these baskets are strongly associated with African artisan communities, particularly in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, where reused materials are skillfully transformed into saleable wares. This specific basket, with East African soda and beer brands like Tusker, Stoney, and White Cap, likely originates from Kenya. These works blend artistic creativity with socio-economic resilience and are celebrated as examples of global sustainable design movements.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 5.5 inches (excluding handle)
• Width: 7 inches
• Depth: 5 inches

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS:

This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, told through branding, craftsmanship, and reuse. It speaks of creativity in scarcity, and the enduring human impulse to make beauty from what’s at hand. Rarely found in this size and condition — a collectible that honours the spirit of ingenuity.

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