One of a Kind Makenge Root Wedding Basket

Bring handwoven texture and a pop of contrast to your home decor with a one of a kind, fair trade Zambian basket. Display this shallow basket with a plate stand, or add a loop of fishing line for an easy and invisible way to hang it on the wall.

Each basket is unique, featuring the natural tone of the roots with designs woven in black and natural rust colors. This basket is one of a kind; that means you will receive the exact basket shown in the photo.

Measures approximately 17"diameter x 2" depth.

Made in: Zambia

Backstory:

In rural Zambia near Victoria Falls, each Toka woman traditionally receives a basket on the occasion of her wedding. Thus, the name "Wedding Basket" is given to this style of basket. Meticulously harvesting the tough roots of the Makenge bush, boiling until soft, coloring the roots with natural plant dyes—many steps must occur before weaving begins. Only highly skilled Toka craftswomen are able to weave these baskets. Each weaver adds one-of-a-kind patterns conveying messages of beauty, marriage and family.