Makenge Basket #156 Warrior on Horseback This basket was hand woven

This basket was hand woven in a Swaziland development program which has trained over 600 women

Can be hand laundered in mild soap and cool water

They are tears of pride

Approximately 49" wide

Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to gather and carry grain

Makenge Basket #156 Warrior on Horseback This basket was hand wovenThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow root. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The