Calabash Gourd 01 new in It was hand-carved by the

It was hand-carved by the men in the community and was used as a seat during important meetings or gatherings

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

with carved notch details to form ladder steps

natural variations in the colour and size of each piece may occur

Calabash Gourd 01 new in It was hand-carved by theThis 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