Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.8) Photographer With its multiple faces

With its multiple faces

Each is unique

A handwoven Akwete cloth throw from Nigeria — traditionally woven by Igbo women on an upright frame loom with a continuous warp

handwoven from telephone wire — a craft that fuses age-old Zulu weaving techniques with modern materials to create vibrant

oxygen and carbon dioxide circulate within the glass to keep it alive

Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.8) Photographer With its multiple facesThis Makenge tray is a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. An original piece, traditionally used to winnow grains, now a beautiful decorative object. How they are made: the trays are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush stays alive to produce more for the future. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground,