Mesob

Mesob (Amharic: መሶብ) is a basket used for storing injera, an Ethiopian and Eritrean flatbread.[1] It is widely depicted as a cultural symbol for Ethiopia and Eritrea made from locally grown and partially dyed grass and palm leaves known for strength and durability.[2][3] It was originally made by the Harari people of Ethiopia, then reproduced by other ethnic groups.

The original Harar Mesob, made by the Harari people.
Mesob in a restaurant in Addis Ababa

Mesob is depicted in 10 birr note as a woman hold to sew it. Mesob is used for death ceremony to support family of the deceased person and widely viewed as a symbolical representation of Ethiopian and Eritrean culture and their cuisine.[3]

References
  1. "MESOB". MESOB. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  2. "Traditional Injera Mesob Ethiopian Eritrean Household - The Habesha Web". Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  3. Neela, Satheesh; Fanta, Solomon Workneh (13 September 2022). "Injera (An Ethnic, Traditional Staple Food of Ethiopia): A review on Traditional Practice to Scientific Developments" (PDF). Journal of Ethnic Foods. 7. doi:10.1186/s42779-020-00069-x. S2CID 221824144.
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