There are many different groups whose baskets are available at Calabash Gifts. We feature a unique collection of merchandise for sale.
Each group has a distinct style of basket which is made of materials found in their own environment. The baskets are an important part of the culture of the group and reflect the traditional manner in which that group uses baskets for collecting, preparing, serving and storing food. The baskets are used for traditional and religious ceremonies. The techniques of making the baskets are passed down from generation to generation and some specific features are unique for a particular family. The baskets come in many different styles, sizes and prices. Among the groups are represented in the collection are baskets from the following countries and their tribal groups:- Botswana-- very finely cut straw
- Lesotho--straw
- Zulu--Reeds and telephone wire
- Ndebele--straw and beads for decoration and wooden strips from tree bark
- Swazi-- brightly colored sisal twine
- Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tonga, Makenge, Nigeria--straw
- Ghana--straw covered with Leather or plastic and then decorated with cowrie shells
- Madagascar--straw
- Ethiopia--dyed straw
- Tanzania--beaded wire
Tonga Basket
$75
Wounaan Basket, Panama
$200
Zulu Telephone Wire Deep Basket
$250
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket by Master Weaver Sindy Kanyile
$300
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket by Mbonison Khanyie
$200
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Alice Goaba
$150
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Alice Goaba
$150
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Hieziphi Mkhize
$150
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Alice Goaba
$150
Zulu Telephone Wire Baskets
$150-$200
Zulu Telephone Wire Vase
$100
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket
$100
Zulu Telephone Wire Basket
$60
Telephone Wire Basket
$50
Namibian Basket
$300
Botswana Lidded Basket
$200
Zulu Basket Woven by by Nokwazi Nithlongo
$700
Zulu Basket
$700
Zulu Basket Woven by Dudy Manxele
$500
Zulu Basket Woven by Reginai Nsde
$600
Zulu Basket
$400
Zulu Basket
$165
Zulu Basket
$150
Zulu Basket
$100
Zulu Basket
$100
Zulu Baskets, South Africa
$400, $60, $185
Swazi Sisal Basket
$72
Swazi Sisal Basketry Tray, Coated
$130
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$70
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$65
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$65
Swazi Sisal Baskets, Coated
$25-$40
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$60
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$50
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated
$30
Nigerian Basket
$250
Nigerian Basket
$250
Nigerian Basket
$200
Zambia Basket, x-large
$180
Zimbabwe Baskets
$36 - $65
Wire Baskets from South Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya
$35-$250
Wire Baskets
Hand woven Ethiopian basketry tray and lid
$250
Small baskets
Swazi basket
$150
Swazi basket
$100
Swazi basket
$85
