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Make an African basket with us

LGBT Friendly Tours
Digital
120 minutes
English

Being a local, I personally love the hand made products and pride myself on the authenticity of it. I’m super excited to share this experience with you. The art of basket making is over a thousand years old and is taught to daughters by their mothers. See the world through a new lens with Africonnection Tours! Our tours of Durban are designed to be safe and provide a unique, intimate experience, so you can explore the city and get to know it like a local. With our women led team, including tour operators, drivers and cooks, you'll have peace of mind during your travels. Plus, as a black owned company with Level-1 B-BBEE status, you'll be supporting the local community too!

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Make an African basket with us

From₹4,431.07Per Person

What's included in Make an African basket with us

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Immerse yourself in Zulu culture by participating in an age old tradition of basket making. In this world of technology and mass production, it is such a joy to know that the craft of hand made items still exist and is carefully protected by the Zulu tribe and passed down from generation to generation. Every basket is made from indigenous materials and natural dyes. -A group of expert weavers will walk you through making your own basket. - We will begin by explaining the material/grass that we will be using. -We then will explain the technique used to create different basket patterns. - Your fingers will then begin making your own basket as we walk you through step by step of the process Our teachers are experts and very patient. The basket that you will make will be small and compact as well as easy to put together. You will begin putting your basket together and experiencing a day in the workshop. Finally you may take home your basket, making it a true collectors item. All colours are natural, obtained from boiling roots, leaves, berries and bark of indigenous flora. Many are seasonal.

Inclusions

  • Grass for Basket making
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • at the KFC Building

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

AfriConnectionTours