Natural Transformation...

a mix of patterns

glass, ceramic & organic

A clever display method...

Colourful Cacti...

Cactus + Basket...

More Baskets

Gorgeous Hanging Fern...

Overflowing Fern + Books...

I love the simplcity + beauty that plants bring to a home.

Plants are natural elements that create transformation within your space & spirit.

Working for Bale Mountain Lodge...Sendafa Market

"A unique wilderness lodge in one of the most amazing places on earth"

Over the past year I have had the privilege of working with Guy and Yvonne Levene, the owners of  Bale Mountain Lodge, on their Interior Design scheme. As a student of Interior Styling at ISCD, it has such an amazing opportunity and journey.

These pictures were taken last August at the Sendafa market during one of our sourcing trips. In keeping with the Eco and cultural friendly philosophy of Bale Mountain Lodge, we sourced the designs we used for the lodge from local markets and artisans. 

The Lodge is now open...and it is a fantastic place to spend your next holiday. Check it out here for more information and reservation details.

Photos:

1. My reflection in the company truck

2 & 3. The basket section of Sendafa market

4. Yvonne checking out the various types of baskets on offer

5. And the price negotiation begins...with many interested onlookers

6. Handmade pots used for cooking local dishes like wat or shiro

7 & 8. Our little helpers carrying our selections back to the truck

9. Donkeys...they are everywhere!

10 & 11. Loading the truck becomes a bit of a party!

12 & 13. Next stop - the pottery market

14.  Traditional fire pots for outdoor use

15.Yvonne & her helper finish loading the truck ~ it's been a great day!

16. Inside the truck

17. Waiting for (donkey) traffic to pass so we can set off for Addis Ababa!

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.