Tonga Basket, Medium - 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 medium size 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, Black, and Brown
Size: 15” 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 medium size 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, Black, and Brown
Size: 15” 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 medium size 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, Black, and Brown
Size: 15” 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.
