Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.1) Walking Dead adding a touch of cultural

adding a touch of cultural elegance to your home or office

53cm diameter

Its timeless design complements both traditional and contemporary aesthetics

Decorative Stones & Gravel – for layering and design

Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.1) Walking Dead adding a touch of culturalMakenge baskets are testament to the weaving skills of the Mbunda and Losi people of Zambia. They are original pieces that have been used to winnow grains. How they are made: The baskets are made from the Makenge tree which is a small tree and sends out very long shallow roots. The roots have fine hairs and they are dug from the ground by the men and thinned out to be used. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush remains alive to produce more