🌍 Artisan Profile: Kurushe Diyeve – Master Basket Weaver from Etsha, Botswana

About Kurushe Diyeve

Born in 1971 in Etsha 7, Botswana, Kurushe Diyeve has lived a life deeply rooted in tradition and resilience. After her early years in farming millet, beans, and groundnuts, she turned to the art of weaving in 1984 under the guidance of her mother. By 1990, Kurushe had joined a basket-making workshop in Etsha 2, marking the beginning of her professional journey as a basket weaver.

Today, Kurushe is a proud member of the Etsha Weavers Group, where she continues to create baskets that carry both beauty and cultural heritage.

Craft & Weaving Style

• Specialty: Handwoven baskets with open weaves for practicality and elegance.

• Signature Design: Stars motif, symbolizing guidance and tradition.

• Preferred Colors: Black and orange, using natural dyes.

• Technique: Traditional weaving patterns passed down from her mother, continuously refined through experimentation.

Kurushe takes pride in her craft, constantly improving her designs and enjoying the process of creating unique, functional, and decorative baskets.

Highlights

✅ Over 40 years of weaving experience
✅ Member of the Etsha Weavers Group
✅ Known for star-patterned baskets
✅ Uses natural dyes in black & orange tones
✅ Combines cultural tradition with modern design