South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #162 Brown complimenting any eclectic decor

complimenting any eclectic decor

This gorgeous piece of indigo was made near Conakry

reminding us of our roots and ancestors

applique and home decor projects

Vintage carved wooden bowl container with small leather tie from the Turkana tribe in Kenya

South African Illala Palm Zulu Ukhamba Basket #162 Brown complimenting any eclectic decorThese 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