Clifton cowrie shells and Manilla string

cowrie shells and Manilla string

Traditionally the beads would have been used as a currency to trade for food and other goods

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Please note that this design is one a kind

and many masks are in the form of animals that are associated with their mythology

Clifton cowrie shells and Manilla stringOur Clifton rug sample is hand woven in South Africa from pure New Zealand wool in a traditional Karoo weave. We love the Karoo weave for its varied and tight organic pattern which provides a timeless textured rug to style with. Our Clifton rug sample is woven in a beautiful light caramel hue which is perfect for anywhere in the home. Due the artisanal process and natural fibres used to make each sample, natural imperfections may occur, and sizing of