The materials used in African straw basket weaving are essential to the process. Natural fibers such as sisal, raffia, and ...

COLUMBIA — "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art," a major exhibit that traces the history of African basketry and celebrates the skilled artistry that is its legacy, will open Saturday, ...

ETSHA, Botswana, April 25 (UNHCR) - Tourists visiting Botswana invariably buy some of the colourful baskets on offer in crafts shops to take home as souvenirs. Little do they know that these baskets ...

In several African communities, palm leaves are used for weaving mats, baskets, and hats. The flexible nature of the leaves ...