Makenge Basket #189 Brown The bogolanfini

The bogolanfini

Handcrafted in Morocco from sustainable palm fiber and leather

11 beads per strand

60 beads per strand

Approximately 46" x 68"

Makenge Basket #189 Brown The bogolanfiniThe 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