SKU: 128532
Zulu Embroidered Izithebe Placemat South Africa
Height: 0.5
Width: 17
Depth: 13.5
Width: 17
Depth: 13.5
$61.00
$122.00
Description
A fine and well-used handwoven square mat made out of straws and decorated with embroidered motifs and openwork patterns. The artisan uses the basketry technique to get such result. These have served as eating mats also known as placemats (Izithebe in Zulu). They were woven from salt marsh rush.
Height (In)
0.5
Width (In)
17
Depth (In)
13.5
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Zulu
Country of Origin: South Africa
Other Dimensions: 17 inches x 13.5 inches
Material
Material: vegetal fiber
Condition
Damage/Repair: General wear
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.