Vintage Makenge Basket

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Vintage makenge root basket on a timber bench, coiled weave with a pale hooked motif
Makenge baskets hung as a wall grouping above a sofa in an open living room
Close-up of a makenge basket, coiled root fibre with a pale curved motif
Vintage makenge winnowing basket with a radiating pale motif, on a rustic bench
Makenge basket with concentric coiled rings, resting against a plaster wall
Handwoven makenge basket with a spiral motif, propped on a reclaimed timber bench
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Vintage Makenge Basket
$249.00
$249.00

Woven tight and low, with a wide flat face and a natural irregularity that holds the eye — each Makenge basket has a quiet, earned presence. Handmade by women artisans in Zambia using fibres from the makenge bush root, dried and dyed with natural plant materials, the surface moves between pale straw and soft ochre depending on the light. Works as a wall piece alone or grouped, or laid flat as a vessel on a shelf or console — no two arrive the same.

Root fibre, plant dye, slow work — the Makenge sits among the older traditions in our decorator pieces.

H 45cm × W 45cm
Wall art, decorative basket
Makenge Root Fibre
Natural
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Vintage Makenge Basket
$249.00
$249.00
The tonal variation in the natural fibre gives each basket a warmth and depth that no dyed piece can replicate.
  • Material: Makenge Root Fibre
  • Finish: Natural
  • Use: Wall art, decorative basket
  • Origin: Zambia
  • Colour: Natural

Group three baskets at different sizes on a wall for a collected, organic gallery moment.

Placement: Wall, console, shelf, dresser

Perfect for: Layering natural texture into a coastal or neutral space without adding colour.

Natural fibre — keep dry and dust gently. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight which may cause fading.

Cleaning: Dust with a soft, dry cloth or gentle brush.

Product availability is subject to change. For the most accurate stock level and ETAs, please enquire here.

This item ships as a standard homewares parcel. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days via Australia Post or courier.

  • Standard shipping: $19.95 for orders $0–$300
  • Free standard shipping on orders $300 and over (East Coast Only)
  • WA, NT & TAS: $39.95 standard shipping

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