Zulu Illala Palm Ukhamba Basket #164 Green 21" Diameter

21" Diameter

a traditional milk jug

Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to gather and carry grain

Priced per 1/2 yard

they are hand decorated and refired

Zulu Illala Palm Ukhamba Basket #164 Green 21" DiameterThese handwoven baskets are woven by people from the Zulu tribe in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. The fiber used is from the indigenous illala palm tree and the colors are natural dyes obtained from local roots, berries, bark and earth. Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket. Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to