Zulu women prepare the materials for weaving these baskets by collecting Ilala palm fronds, pulling them into strips, then use natural materials such as mud, flowers, charcoal, bark, roots and other found materials to dye them before hanging them to dry.
The age-old tradition of basket weaving is usually passed down from grandmother to granddaughter. This helps to preserve Zulu culture as the grandmothers have the opportunity to recite oral history and stories to the younger generations as they all weave together.
I received my fans today!!! I cried tears of joy! How beautiful!!! Thank you ever so much!!! I just visited Ghana and so in love with the country!!! Thank you! I will continue to support Baskets of Africa!!! Sharon
Just wanted to thank you for your beautiful baskets. This is the second one I've sent as a gift, and your attention to getting them packed up and shipped is much appreciated. I have a big one as well, that was a gift to me. Just wonderful! Maggie
All of our African baskets are verified Fair Trade, because we believe that indigenous people around the world should be compensated fairly for their amazing work.
