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WELCOME TO PAULSKI ART.

PLEASE NOTE: These are old baskets. They are old, absolutely beautiful and some will have minor imperfections related to aging such as fiber fading, imperfect color or stitching breaks. This is a common feature and adds character to each basket.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Diameter: 18 Inches (+/- 1 Inch Margin)
Material: Makenge Root with white paint
Origin: Zambia
Colors: Typically Natural, Browns and Grays with painted on patterns
Display: Mantle or Wall Display (Recommend a wall nail for wall display). No string on rear.

HISTORY
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A century old and traditional technique of craftsmanship, Antique Makenge Baskets were handmade by highly skilled women artisans using fibers of the makenge bush root. The root was boiled at high temperatures to soften the skin/fibers which was then dyed using natural plant ingredients to provide functional weaving fibers. Today Old Makenge baskets are near impossible to find as many villagers no longer make them due to the intricate and time consuming process.

A single basket then, took anywhere between 4 - 6 weeks to construct and required a lot of patience. It is no wonder why these baskets were used as a bridal gift and kept as an heirloom representing a new life journey (marriage), family and prosperity.

CARE
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Clean core of basket with a damp cloth and allow to dry as needed. Wet cloth on brim of basket could damage leaves/fiber so handle with care. Also avoid wiping off painted patterns as these could chip off with water.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS ( U.S & CANADA)
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Please allow 3-4 business days to process each order. Basket will be shipped via UPS ground. Due to the intricate and antique nature of each basket, we do not accept any returns. If you have any questions, kindly let us know prior to ordering. Images shown are of actual product..

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