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The Rafing Spider: A Lost Zimbabwe Craft
In episode 222 of Great Zimbabwe, Lucas and Luna explore the intricate craft of basket weaving at Great Zimbabwe — the materials, the techniques, and the social roles of the weavers. They discuss the significance of the rafing palm, the patterns that echoed the stone walls, and how these baskets were traded along the same routes as gold and ivory. The episode also touches on the gendered division of labor, the symbolic meanings of the patterns, and the legacy of this craft in modern Shona culture. A brief, organic mention of listener support ties the episode's theme of craftsmanship to…
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