{"product_id":"handwoven-medium-african-zulu-bowl-rectangles","title":"Handwoven Medium African Zulu Bowl - Rectangles","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2.75\" H × 11\" W \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan, black, taupe, and cream with a rectangular striped design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably sourced palm \u0026amp; wild grass \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in South Africa \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional Zulu baskets from South Africa are living proof that the best things in life are handmade—and beautifully imperfect. Each bowl is woven by skilled artisans using sustainably sourced ilala palm and wild grasses, then dyed with natural elements like mud, leaves, ash, and plants to create one-of-a-kind earthy tones you won't find anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003eMix and match different sizes and colors to create a gallery wall of global craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌍 About the Artisan: \"Zulu\" takes the name from the people who make it. The Zulu (amaZulu) people developed a highly skilled basketry tradition using local grasses and ilala palm. These pieces were originally everyday working objects—especially for carrying or winnowing grain—before they became collected as artisan décor. Some weaves are tight enough to be water tight. Traditional colors come from natural dyes made by boiling roots, leaves, berries, and bark. Geometric patterns often carry meaning (triangles associated with masculine, diamonds with feminine, and combined shapes indicating marital status).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWeaving skills are typically passed from grandmother to granddaughter. A medium-sized basket can take a month or more to complete, which is why each one is unique in size, pattern, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530886287535,"sku":"OB-LXZXAXZX","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0113\/2719\/files\/handwoven-medium-african-zulu-bowl-rectangles-basket-548.webp?v=1790296028","url":"https:\/\/rookeryhome.com\/products\/handwoven-medium-african-zulu-bowl-rectangles","provider":"Rookery Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}