Baskets

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

Tonga Basket

$75
Wounaan Basket, Panama

Wounaan Basket, Panama

$200
IMG_2200, IMG_2199

Zulu Telephone Wire Deep Basket

$250
IMG_2204

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket by Master Weaver Sindy Kanyile

$300
IMG_2208

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket by Mbonison Khanyie

$200
IMG_2205

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Alice Goaba

$150
IMG_2207

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Alice Goaba

$150
IMG_2252

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, Woven by Hieziphi Mkhize

$150
IMG_2219

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket

$100
IMG_2218

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket

$60
Telephone Wire Basket, brown, green, orange

Telephone Wire Basket

$50
IMG_2192, IMG_2191

Namibian Basket

$300
IMG_2034

Botswana Lidded Basket

$200
IMG_2194

Zulu Basket Woven by by Nokwazi Nithlongo

$700
IMG_2185

Zulu Basket

$700
IMG_2296

Zulu Basket Woven by Dudy Manxele

$500
IMG_2184

Zulu Basket Woven by Reginai Nsde

$600
IMG_2032

Zulu Basket

$400
IMG_2031

Zulu Basket

$165
IMG_2196

Zulu Basket

$150
IMG_2195

Zulu Basket

$100
Zulu Basket

Zulu Basket

$100
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Zulu Baskets, South Africa

$400, $60, $185
IMG_1979

Swazi Sisal Basket

$72
IMG_1963

Swazi Sisal Basketry Tray, Coated

$130
Swazi Sisal Basket

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$70
IMG_1962

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$65
IMG_1976

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$65
Swazi Sisal Baskets

Swazi Sisal Baskets, Coated

$25-$40
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$60
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$50
Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

Swazi Sisal Basket, Coated

$30
IMG_2291

Nigerian Basket

$250
IMG_2293

Nigerian Basket

$250
IMG_2186

Nigerian Basket

$200
Zambia Basket, xlarge

Zambia Basket, x-large

$180
Zimbabwe Baskets

Zimbabwe Baskets

$36 - $65
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Wire Baskets from South Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya

$35-$250
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Hand woven Ethiopian basketry tray and lid

$250
Swazi Basket

Swazi Basket

$150
Swazi Basket

Swazi Basket

$100
Swazi Basket with Lid

Swazi Basket

$85