Ever speculate why those cedar baskets are expensive to buy? They are HAND PREPARED right from the start to finish. There is no such thing as a ‘paint-by-number’ kit. These creations come straight from the...
In the guide, which will be very short, I want to make a case for saving old baskets and other useful, but used containers. Let me begin with an interesting statistic. After doing a very small test of my own,...
Zulu Beer Baskets from Africa The Zulu are the largest tribe in South Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship. Zulu basketmakers are widely considered among the best in the world. For many...
In this world of rush and hurry, gift giving is becoming a lost art. We are quick to resort to stuffing cash in an envelope or if we want to take a bit more time you can always get those fancy plastic gift...
Authentic African baskets are handmade usually from some type of vegetal fibre, they may take up to two weeks to weave depending on size. Basktemaking is one of the oldest crafts known to man, baskets have...