About Streetwires

Streetwires specialises in the design, handcrafting and marketing of exceptional contemporary African wire and bead art. It has not only revolutionised this sector of the local craft industry, but also raised the status of wire and bead craft to a recognised art form. A year-long collaboration between designer Michaela Howse and Streetwires artist Elias Kahari – resulting in a signature collection of artworks celebrating Nguni cattle and Xhosa culture – serves as a potent example of the creative potential of this medium. The Streetwires product ranges include sculptures, corporate and promotional gifts, functional accessories and home décor items such as tableware and lighting.