Woven basket



Handicraft
Saabadh (baskets)
Saabadh, basket in Tajik, are made in some villages of the Madian valley of Murghab district and also in Wakhan district. Women weave kilk – long grass which only grows in specific areas. Kilk is very durable and remains supple over time.
 
Material: Kilk
 
Price: Plain Baskets (diameter ~ 20cm, height ~ 10cm) are US$6, Fancy Baskets (decorated with beads and stones) are from US$ 8
 
designer: Mikhail Romanyuk www.tajik.info