Tonga Basket, Large - Zimbabwe
The Tonga Basket is a striking yet versatile accent for the home. These baskets are handwoven by the BaTonga women, who live in the remote Binga district of Northern Zimbabwe. They utilize all-natural and locally harvested materials such as wild grasses, small vines, and ilala palm fronds, dyed with tree bark. The basket is finished with a traditional herringbone lip. This large size is a perfect statement piece for any space or can easily be combined with various other sizes to create a feature wall.
Material: Wild Grasses, Ilala Palm Fronds, and Tree Bark
Color(s): Natural and Brown
Size: 17” Diam.
Artisan/Collective: MBARE
Origin: Zimbabwe
The Tonga Basket is a striking yet versatile accent for the home. These baskets are handwoven by the BaTonga women, who live in the remote Binga district of Northern Zimbabwe. They utilize all-natural and locally harvested materials such as wild grasses, small vines, and ilala palm fronds, dyed with tree bark. The basket is finished with a traditional herringbone lip. This large size is a perfect statement piece for any space or can easily be combined with various other sizes to create a feature wall.
Material: Wild Grasses, Ilala Palm Fronds, and Tree Bark
Color(s): Natural and Brown
Size: 17” Diam.
Artisan/Collective: MBARE
Origin: Zimbabwe
The Tonga Basket is a striking yet versatile accent for the home. These baskets are handwoven by the BaTonga women, who live in the remote Binga district of Northern Zimbabwe. They utilize all-natural and locally harvested materials such as wild grasses, small vines, and ilala palm fronds, dyed with tree bark. The basket is finished with a traditional herringbone lip. This large size is a perfect statement piece for any space or can easily be combined with various other sizes to create a feature wall.
Material: Wild Grasses, Ilala Palm Fronds, and Tree Bark
Color(s): Natural and Brown
Size: 17” Diam.
Artisan/Collective: MBARE
Origin: Zimbabwe
The BaTonga women of Northern Zimbabwe are known for their intricate basket weaving skills and mathematical know-how. To learn more about the BaTonga basket weaving and the inspiration behind these striking baskets, please enjoy our Inspiration page The Patterns of Zimbabwe.
