Learn Sedge Mat Weaving (Ikhuko) from traditional Xhosa crafters
R750.00
Join us and our team of skilled traditional Xhosa weavers and learn to make yourself an Ikhuko (mat).
Time: Afternoon 14h00 – 17h00
Level: Beginner
Various soups will be available on the day.
Don’t forget to purchase a soup ticket for R30 if you’d like a hearty lunch.
Join us to make yourself a small sedge mat, taught by local traditional Xhosa crafters.
What you'll learn in this workshop
- How to identify, harvest, dry and store sedge
- How to make and use a mat weaving loom
- How to make a sedge mat
Supplied by Presenter
- Looms and sedge weaving materials
Equipment & Requirements participants must bring
- No workshop tools required, just your water and snacks and enthusiasm
Workshop & Event Details
- No under 8's (adult supervision required for children 8 and older)
- Max number of participants: 10
- Level: Beginner
- Time: Afternoon 14h00 - 17h00
- Location: SASNEV
This workshop is presented by Summer Francisco and members of Handmade Trust.
Logistics
- Various soups will be available on the day. Don't forget to purchase a soup ticket for R30 if you'd like a hearty lunch.
- Present your workshop invoice on arrival.
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