Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.7) Playground These Sun baskets are beautifully

These Sun baskets are beautifully used as decorative objects for home interior wall designs

A real statement piece on its own

A light and aromatically calming conditioner with an olive oil base

it suits all kinds of plants

A hand-carved memorial post (kigango) from the Giriama

Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.7) Playground These Sun baskets are beautifullyMakenge baskets are testament to the weaving skills of the Mbunda and Losi people of Zambia. They are original pieces that have been used to winnow grains. How they are made: The baskets are made from the Makenge tree which is a small tree and sends out very long shallow roots. The roots have fine hairs and they are dug from the ground by the men and thinned out to be used. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush remains alive to produce more