Lozi Mortar Stool 12 Makenge baskets are hand-woven in

Makenge baskets are hand-woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes

The organic texture and tone of greys of the elephant’s skin against the white and worn tusks shows that effortless and organic beauty of nature’s simplicity

The clay is hand-coiled and smoothed down before it is burnished and fired in an open fire pit

making this honey pot truly special and unique

the pots may still have natural imperfections

Lozi Mortar Stool 12 Makenge baskets are hand-woven inOur Lozi mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zambia. Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen, before being gently restored and repaired. Each stool is hand carved by a community member from indigenous wood, with its own unique design and shape making them a one of a kind piece for your home. As the mortars have been exposed to elements and been used daily, the wood