{"product_id":"botswana-south-east-botswana-craft","title":"Botswana Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotswana Craft in Gaborone focuses on traditional Botswana baskets, handmade by women of the Bayei and Hambukushu tribes. The baskets are crafted from the fibre of the Mokola palm tree, dyed using natural materials like the bark of the Motlhakola and Motsentsila trees. Each basket takes between four and six weeks to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe venue also hosts public events in its courtyard, including live music performances and cultural gatherings. The space is equipped for sound and lighting, accommodating events of various scales. Botswanacraft, established in 1970, promotes local crafts and supports the rural handicraft industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe baskets come in different types: closed baskets with lids for storing grain, and open bowl-shaped baskets used for carrying items or winnowing grain. The craft techniques and designs have evolved over time, with annual competitions and exhibitions encouraging innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe venue’s courtyard serves as a hub for events, blending traditional craft with contemporary cultural activities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botswana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932452520156,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/botswana-craft-tourist-attraction-plot-20716-magochanyama-gaborone-botswana-01.webp?v=1783201469","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/botswana-south-east-botswana-craft","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}