Sol Palm Basket

Each of these hand-crafted baskets take days to make and showcase the distinctive weaving style of Zambia's Batonga women. This 18 inch piece is made from sun-dried palm leaves that are carefully boiled in natural dye. Mix and match with other baskets for a striking wall gallery display or use as a centerpiece on your table or countertop.

Responsibly sourced and thoughtfully crafted with natural sun-dried palm leaves by Fair Trade artisans in Zambia.  Across the Southern Province of Zambia, Tonga women gather in small groups every day to weave baskets. It is believed that their unique weaving skills are inherited from the Ancestors who crafted baskets for gathering and serving food. Today, these baskets are still widely used in rural Zambian homes and skills are passed from mother to daughter. Made from abundant natural materials like palm leaves and wild twigs, their baskets have a distinctive design with a flat square base.

"We know a lot about baskets. Its our heritage and our tradition."

Handicraft Details

• Sustainably handmade
• Origin: Zambia
  
• Composition: sun-dried palm leaves, plant-based dyes
• Time to Make: 3 days
• Color: Natural, Brown
• Care: wipe clean with a dry or damp cloth
• Dimensions: 18″ x 1.5"