FREE: AFRICAN BASKET BY MASTER ZULU WEAVERS

The listing, AFRICAN BASKET BY MASTER ZULU WEAVERS has ended.

South Africa is famous for its tightly woven Zulu baskets. These hand woven African baskets are a true art form and are functional, beautiful and decorative as well as a testament to fine weaving skills. Zulu baskets are considered some of the most collectable baskets in the world. Master Zulu weavers are published and collected worldwide.

When considering prices, you MUST compare similar baskets. This is often not easy to do. For example, take two baskets of similar quality and size from closely skilled weavers. Now look at the COLORS of the baskets - the one with earth tone colors sells for $150 while the other one has reds, purples and violets and its price is MORE THAN DOUBLE at $350. The natural dyes that are used to produce the reds, pinks, purples and violets are much more difficult to source (limited to a few short weeks a year when the berries are ripe and available) and are very difficult to make - so they are considerably more expensive than more standard colors. Many colors are also known only to one family or small group of weavers and are considered tightly guarded secrets. Thus even colors can have a dramatic influence on the price of a basket!

This basket is new with tags it comes from a smoke/pet free environment no buyers remorse and all Listia rules apply. Please have a verified address before bidding on this auction thank you.

Measurements
with lid 6 inches
width 8 inches