Zulu South African Large Shallow Bowl Basket

Description

Zulu South African Large Shallow Bowl Basket. 17 inches wide, 4 inches high. A little misshaped as seen in photo. Loose stitching at bottom; could easily be mended by a skilled needle. “The marriage design” baskets are traditionally given as wedding gifts. The patterns and designs carry cultural significance about the ceremony.
• These baskets are all-natural. The dyes are made from materials as diverse as flower petals and mud. Some colors are very rare due to difficulty in obtaining enough of the dying materials, other colors are only available certain times of year when specific flowers bloom or other conditions are satisfied to grow and harvest the materials used in the creation of the dyes.
• Collection of these baskets in Zululand, South Africa is challenging to say the least. Hundreds of miles are driven on dirt roads to go village to village and hut to hut collecting baskets from each individual weaver.
• The quality of weaving and size of basket combine to determine prices on these stunning creations. This was bought in the mid 90's & in great condition BUT it is misshaped from handling & missing a stitch.
Condition is Used.
Shipped with USPS Parcel Select Ground.
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