Zulu Tribal woven pattern baskets South Africa
Zulu Baskets are woven patterns and not "printed or painted on after they are woven. So please do not call it prints as these are hand weaves. to see more general Arts and Crafts of South Africa visit this gallery http://bit.ly/hCTeF8
Descendants of the Nguni peoples of southeast Africa, the Zulu trace their history back to the 14th and 15th centuries when they migrated southward and settled into modern day South Africa. During the 1800's under Chief Shaka, the Zulu established themselves as a very powerful people and were feared throughout southern Africa. Today most of the Zulu population lives in a 10,000 square mile Zululand reserve along the Indian Ocean. Once self sufficient they must now rely on employment outside of their reserve in nearby towns to survive. This is not an ideal situation to be in!
Zulu artistry has been somewhat been over shadowed by their unprecedented proclivity in the creation of weaponry, shields, clubs and spears. Nevertheless their basketry, the famous Zulu baskets fashioned by the Zulu women, are world renown and favorites of collectors everywhere.For more detailed informational visit http://www.authenticafrica.com/zulubaskets.html i have no commercial connection with this site but find it very informative and visually satisfying
Read MoreDescendants of the Nguni peoples of southeast Africa, the Zulu trace their history back to the 14th and 15th centuries when they migrated southward and settled into modern day South Africa. During the 1800's under Chief Shaka, the Zulu established themselves as a very powerful people and were feared throughout southern Africa. Today most of the Zulu population lives in a 10,000 square mile Zululand reserve along the Indian Ocean. Once self sufficient they must now rely on employment outside of their reserve in nearby towns to survive. This is not an ideal situation to be in!
Zulu artistry has been somewhat been over shadowed by their unprecedented proclivity in the creation of weaponry, shields, clubs and spears. Nevertheless their basketry, the famous Zulu baskets fashioned by the Zulu women, are world renown and favorites of collectors everywhere.For more detailed informational visit http://www.authenticafrica.com/zulubaskets.html i have no commercial connection with this site but find it very informative and visually satisfying
