African weaving

Africa | Espa Mlotshwa weaving bowl. South Africa

Today, we're looking at what might just be universal beauty - extraordinary beauty that arises from humble roots.

Shop handmade fair trade African storage baskets, gifts, home decor, tea, sauces, and spices at Swahili Modern. Our African collections includes handmade baskets and hampers from Senegal, Bolga baskets from Ghana, Makenge wedding baskets from Zambia, and Iringa baskets from Tanzania.

Basket making in Africa is an ancient skill that has survived to this day.

Baskets from South Africa.

African baskets. Imagine a whole bunch of hand-made bowls from all over the world.

In this post learn 3 Basic Weaving Pattern Techniques which will help you create an array of different wall hangings. Learning to Weave is NOT hard at all. You can DIY your own weaving loom for a few dollars and purchase some yarn at your craft store to make this beauty!

Catalogue of a superb collection of early-mid 20th century Tutsi Prestige Basketry from Rwanda and Burundi. The minimalist, crisply patterned, sculptural fiber forms and containers are imbued with a subtle beauty and quality of perfection that reflects the impeccable artistry and refinement of technique of this renowned Central African basket-weaving tradition.

Elevate your home décor with this stunning Mudcloth Runner. Handwoven using traditional weaving techniques and hand-spun cotton, this table runner or wall hanging is a true work of art from Mali. The intricate Mudcloth dyeing process, rooted in centuries-old tradition, adds a unique and striking design that will make a bold statement in any space. Details: * Dimensions: 16" wide x 70" long * Handwoven and hand-dyed using natural earth pigments * Versatile: Use as a table…

A close up of kente weaving machine. Kpetoe, Ghana