Makenge bowl (7004) Clothing and the snug cork seal

and the snug cork seal makes it a forgiving

a joy fo the armchair traveler and for those who are eager to get back out and explore the world

Golden beads dressed with Cowrie beads

these durable

Makenge bowl (7004) Clothing and the snug cork sealThis Makenge bowl is a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. An original piece, once used to sift the grains used in cooking you may still find a few grains embedded in the weave, a lovely mark of its authenticity. How they are made: the bowls are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground, thinned out, boiled and dyed