Sanchaari

Mongu, Zambia

Lozi Makenge Root Baskets

The Lozi people of Mongu, Zambia, create baskets from mowa root, a sustainable forest product.

Lozi makenge basketry — Brooklyn Museum 43.201.295a-b Coiled Circular Basket and Cover

The technique

Roots are dried and hand-woven into open-weave baskets and trays.

Geographical indication

Lozi Makenge Root Baskets have no formal GI registration.

In the collection

No pieces available right now

New work from this craft is documented and added as makers complete it.