Makenge Basket #144 textile Approximately 43" x 68"

Approximately 43" x 68"

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

13mm x 9mm

it embodies the deep bond between a mother and her son as he embarks on the journey to manhood

Many piece of this cloth still have the remnants of the original tying materials

Makenge Basket #144 textile Approximately 43" x 68"The 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