Makenge Basket 04 Once ready for use

Once ready for use

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

This gorgeous stool was hand carved from solid hard wood by the Hehe people who lived along the shores of Lake Nyasa in Tanzania

Southern Ethiopia

They are perfect for styling as a low stool or as a decorative sculptural object for anywhere in the home

Makenge Basket 04 Once ready for useMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. Traditionally, these baskets are given as wedding presents to new brides, to use in outdoor kitchens. They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven. Due to their longevity, the baskets are often passed down generations with other baskets taking on rich patina and textures from