260885 - Old Ethiopian Injerra leather basket - Ethiopia.

260885 - Old Ethiopian Injerra leather basket - Ethiopia.
€125.00

Old Traditional Ethiopian injerra basket from leather.

Diameter 36 cm x 20 cm high.

Originated from Ethiopia, these baskets were used to carry their national dish, injera bread, a sourdough-risen flat bread with a slightly spongy texture. The outer part of the basket is covered with leather while the inner part are woven beautifully with fibers. The lid is secured with a leather strap that is woven through long leather loops attached to the side of the basket.