South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #161 white or refolded into a new

or refolded into a new configuration for another dyeing session

Interlocking andinkra symbols for Sankofa create a meaningful pattern on the purple background

15 mm x 9 mm

but a celebration of time-honored West African craftsmanship

South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #161 white or refolded into a newThese handwoven baskets are woven by people from the Zulu tribe in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. The fiber used is from the indigenous illala palm tree and the colors are natural dyes obtained from local roots, berries, bark and earth. Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket. Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to