Zulu Ukhamba Basket #121 Black Recycled out of cast off

Recycled out of cast off bottles and windshield glass in Krobo Odumase

Approximately 42" x 66"

Hand stamped batik created by applying wax with a carved stamp to a solid color base cloth

Circa early 20th century

Circa early 1900's

Zulu Ukhamba Basket #121 Black Recycled out of cast offThese handwoven baskets are woven by people from the Zulu tribe in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. The fiber used is from the indigenous illala palm tree and the colors are natural dyes obtained from local roots, berries, bark and earth. Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket. Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to