Streetwires Streetwires' story

At Streetwires, we create and market the very best contemporary African wire and bead craft, blending First World resources with traditional Third World craft skills to the benefit of everyone involved.

Started in 2000, our Proudly South African project is providing training, support and raw materials neccesary to enable over 100 formerly unemployed men and women to channel their natural creative energies into this vibrant art form.

2000, October2003, April2004, August
Streetwires inceptionShop openingLaunch of our signature Nguni range
 
20052005, February2005, April
Launch of our first websiteDesign Indaba, Cape TownRural Wire Art Centre in Clanwilliam
 
2006, February2007, February2007
Design Indaba, Cape TownDesign Indaba, Cape TownJo'burg branch opened, later to be handed over to the artists as an entrepeneurial gesture.
 
2008, February2008, October2008, November
Design Indaba, Cape TownNew updated Safari Range launch partyNew website launched