Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100Q Betiko Postie on Patrol

Postie on Patrol

A set of hand-painted miniature figures enjoying the freedom of the outdoors — a cheeky

Size:  35cmD x 1

but also a functional detail

but to place the plant in a plastic pot + saucer or use a plastic bag on the inside

Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100Q Betiko Postie on PatrolThese 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