Uganda, June 16 -- Baskets hold a special place in African homes. One of the many purposes they serve is traditional decor for beauty because they come in many colours which makes choices of homeowners easy.
Interior designer, Phillip Luwemba observes that baskets add a dimension of culture in spaces and also can introduce texture on walls when used as wall and ceiling decor.
He adds, "Some can be used as decorative yet wall hanging storage. In some cases, weaving for baskets can have illustrations embedded within the weave which can communicate emotions and more."
It is easy to find baskets in many towns around Uganda. In Kampala, the local craft villages at Buganda Road and at Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) are good places to s...