Makenge Basket #170 Indigo They are tears of pride

They are tears of pride

10mm x 9mm

The entire process can take up to four days for a complex pattern with multiple colors and designs

and a testament to the strength and beauty of the Ndebele culture

or tight tying

Makenge Basket #170 Indigo They are tears of prideThe Makenge tree grows only a few yards high and sends out long shallow root. These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering. The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come. The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments. When they are dry, the women weave the baskets. The