African Pot ( Hari; Ukhamba; Nkgo; Nyungu ) Handbag

Description

Style is something each of us already has; all we need to do is find it.

Inspired by the African Clay Pot ( Hari; Ukhamba; Nkgo; Nyungu)

• Handmade
• Spacious enough to fit all your business and/ or personal necessities.
• Made of hershey material
• 2 piece ( main handbag and wallet )
• Inner side pocket with zip
• Inner lining 100% black cotton
• Magnetic closure for purse

History behind the African Clay Pot

From records of early travellers and anthropologists, it has been established that pottery was made in large quantities in Southern Africa, with pottery of the type belonging to the earliest Iron Age having been found in Zimbabwe.

Techniques used for pottery have been handed down generally by women from generation to generation. Naturally, the form of pottery has evolved.

Different tribal groups of the Shona and Ndebele are known to have practiced different ways of manufacture and decoration. European influence is thought to also have influenced changes in pottery traditions.

By the mid-20^th century, the number of potters had greatly declined and even those with the knowledge no longer used it.

While present-day pottery has become more or less homogeneous, some differences still do occur. In addition, a number of vessel types are no longer widely seen. Vessels are made for cooking, making brews, serving and storage of food and liquids, washing and for use during performance of rituals.