Makenge Basket 08 These bowls were traditionally used

These bowls were traditionally used for a variety of functions from preparing food to serving food and storage

South Africa in 2017 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Traditionally the beads would have been used as a currency to trade for food and other goods

Our Kaya bowl is part of our collection of ceramics from the Swedish artist Enriqueta Cepeda

Makenge Basket 08 These bowls were traditionally usedMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. The baskets are extremely hard wearing as the roots allow for higher coil to be woven. As part of our vintage collection, this basket has been designed with unique, soulful details and carefully restored with stunning artisanal techniques using traditional methods. The basket would have been passed down generations as a wedding gift