Habesha Baskets...

Traditional Ethiopian basket market in Axum These vibrant baskets are use for food storage and as a serving table A kaleidoscope of colours and patterns

Mixing Indian textiles with Ethiopia baskets Baskets from Salem's boutique - one of my favourite shops in Addis Ababa Learning the traditional art of basket weaving Basket market section in the Mercato in Addis Ababa   Ethiopian woman making Injera bread - the main staple of their diet which they carry in large woven baskets    A big Injera basket on her head - Bhar Dar, Ethiopia    Water carrying 'baskets' made from hollow gourds      Used to carry and store milk, these are made of guords, basketry, mud/clay and leather and adorned with cowrie shells.  Both the meal and the table are being carried on her head    

Some women love shoes...for me it is baskets - and each country in Africa has there own tradition arts in terms of basket weaving. 

Ethiopia has a wide range of different types of baskets from the milk storage vessels made from hollowed out gourds to the tall table like baskets made from wicker wrapped in colourful threads.

I have gained quite the collection of baskets here from all over the country that I will be happy to look upon in my future house/s. Each one will remind me of our adventures in this land.