Basketwork is a tradition that has passed from mother to child the artistry on how to braid “tente” from leaves of vacoas
Basketwork is a tradition that has passed from mother to child the artistry on how to braid “tente” from leaves of vacoas, sugarcane leaves, bamboo or aloe. The leaves are firstly cut into stripes and then set to dry under the sun. They are then softened with a knife so they can be easily knitted as the base for the popular beach bags, hats, mats and lamp heads. Ship modeling, a more recent tradition, has since its appearance in the island (1968) been a source of pride for Mauritian artisans. The detailed ship replicas are based on original plans and brought to scale, where they are a 100% hand-made. In the several workshops around the island you will be able to appreciate the craftsmanship from closer and even request a custom ship model for yourself.
Size: 2304px × 3456px
Location: Vieux- Grand- Port. Mauritius.
Photo credit: © alberto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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