<p style="text-align:justify">Basketry is one of the oldest crafts around the world. The weaving of different types of leaves appeared at the time of the hunter/gatherers, along with the harvesting of herbs, roots, and plants of all kinds.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Basketry in the Comoros was practiced for a long time by noble women who did not have to go to the fields. It was their favourite pastime.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">They made baskets, prayer mats, hats, table mats, etc., from the weaving of palm leaves. The baskets were mainly designed as strong containers for multiple purposes.</p>