Makenge Basket 23 The smaller baskets work perfectly

The smaller baskets work perfectly as a dustbin for anywhere in the home and the larger basket is ideal as a soulful storage basket for laundry or blankets

These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand-carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood

This plate has a beautiful textured design detail and is finished in natural hues

The wood has a beautiful patina from years of handling and subtle metal repair work

their culture is strongly influenced by the flood cycle of the Zambezi river

Makenge Basket 23 The smaller baskets work perfectlyMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. The baskets are extremely hard wearing as the roots allow for higher coil to be woven. As part of our vintage collection, this basket has been designed with unique, soulful details and carefully restored with stunning artisanal techniques using traditional methods. The basket would have been passed down generations as a wedding gift