Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100E Kids Due to the age of

Due to the age of the tiles used the paint is cracked and chipped exposing the tin in some areas adding wonderful character

9in) [fits a 15cm pot]

Size:-  6cm x 17cm

antlers straight

baskets” because few younger women are making them

Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100E Kids Due to the age ofThese old Makenge baskets are a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. Originally used to sift grains, they are now beautiful art pieces with real history. How they are made: the baskets are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground, thinned out, boiled and dyed with natural pigments, then left to dry. Each basket takes