Let us introduce the Mesob to you: Whether it’s in modern urban households or in traditional tribal territory, many Ethiopians will eat their meals around a mesob. The mesob is a woven round wicker basket that may sit as high as a metre tall. It includes a top that may be removed to reveal a tray of food in the center. Each diner sits on a short stool called a barchuma, and everyone eats from the same tray of food. The mesob can also be used as a beautiful side table in modern loungerooms. Injera Thicker than a crepe and…
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