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African Zulu Ilala Baskets

Zulu baskets are prized the world over for their high quality, intricate and often symbolic designs and smooth finish. Each features natural hues and detailed patterns tightly handwoven from the fibers of the Illala Palm, native to the north-eastern coastal belt of KwaZulu. Medium-sized baskets can take over a month to complete, and each basket is truly one-of-a-kind. Made in South Africa by rural Zulu women. Zanzibar Trading Company always has a nice selection of baskets - from tiny and simple to HUGE and complex, ranging from under $12 to over $1,000.00 Inquire! For a WONDERFUL article and pictures showing HOW Zulu baskets are made and explaining how the cooperative works that we support, visit Zulu Baskets


Herb & Grandmother Zulu Baskets

Small herb and tiny grandmother baskets made by the Zulu women of remote KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. Herb baskets are typically woven...