Calabash Gourd 05 new in Our Cape rug is hand-woven

Our Cape rug is hand-woven in South Africa from pure New Zealand wool in a traditional Karoo weave

These jugs were originally used to collect and store milk or beer before being lovingly restored

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This Katanga Cross is also known as Handa and has four roughly equal arms each flaring up slightly at the ends

They are traditional worn by members of the Kiduma

Calabash Gourd 05 new in Our Cape rug is hand-wovenThis hand carved gourd is made from the calabash tree and originates from the Maasai people of Kenya. This vessel would have been used to store milk, honey and beer as well as for initiation ceremonies. The gourds are made using calabashes which have beautiful natural shapes. The calabashes are cut from their vines and dried for several weeks before being hollowed, washed and sterilised with embers from the wild olive tree. Shorter, fatter calabash