Monthly Archives: February 2010

February Artist Spotlight

Wolof Weavers of Senegal | In the Spotlight Wolof Basket Weaving This coil style of basket weaving has been practiced in Senegal for generations, and Wolof girls learn weaving techniques from their mothers and aunts. Traditionally, Wolof women crafted baskets by binding njodax, a thick local grass, with thin strips of palm frond. Palm fronds […]