KHWE SAN BUSHMAN BASKET MAKING - SOUTHERN AFRICA

An example of how Khwe San bushman baskets are made. It is a seasonal craft - so once the rains have come, and the grasses have grown, they are harvested and then dyed using various dried roots which are ground down and then put into water. The grasses are then soaked in this water to get the different colours. Once this has been done, the business of weaving takes place. A basket can take up to a week to make - watch how she twists the various grasses to get them in place...... Enjoy! Visit