Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.9) Outdoor Chair the artist draws the designs

the artist draws the designs on the dried cloth using a pre-mixed mud dye

Clay Pellets – for proper drainage

a drainage hole can be drilled with a suitable bit

Perfect for displaying fruit

some mirrors will have minor natural imperfections

Makenge Winnowing Basket - Zambia (33.9) Outdoor Chair the artist draws the designsMakenge 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