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Our Ashton rug is hand-woven in South Africa from pure New Zealand wool in a traditional Tuegla weave
fatter calabash gourds are created by planting them closer to the ground and longer
natural imperfections may occur
Botswana in 2018 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland
It was hand-carved by the men in the community and was used as a seat during important meetings or gatherings
Calabash Gourd 01 new in Our Ashton rug is hand-wovenThis 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
