Mesob

Mesob in a restaurant in Addis Ababa

Mesob (Amharic: መሶብ) or Harar Mesob is a basket used for storing injera, an Ethiopian and Eritrean flatbread. 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. It was originally made by the Harari people of Ethiopia, then reproduced by other ethnic groups.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.

In popular culture

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.


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