Handwoven Botswana Coiled Baskets, Trio

Story

Deep in Botswana's Okavango Delta, weavers have spent generations transforming wild mokola palm leaves into watertight vessels. Originally designed for winnowing grain and storing beer, each pattern tells a story of the local landscape, from the 'forehead of the zebra' to the 'tears of the giraffe.'

Maker / Origin

Botswanacraft, established in 1970, has worked for decades to commercialize and preserve the traditional basketry of rural Botswana, particularly supporting Bayei and Hambukushu women weavers. The tag on the floral-patterned basket proudly attributes the work to an individual artisan named Kakove, elevating this piece from a simple souvenir to a signed work of contemporary fiber art.

Condition & Value

All three baskets appear to be in excellent, clean condition with no visible broken coils, fading, or structural warping. The original paper tags are still attached, which greatly preserves their collector value. Excellent preservation of the natural vegetable dyes.