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Medium Handwoven Tonga Basket From Zimbabwe Traditional Geometric Pattern
Regular price
$79.00 USD
Bring a piece of Northern Zimbabwe into your home with this handwoven Tonga basket. This 15- to 17-inch basket features a striking traditional geometric pattern.
You can use it as a functional centerpiece on a table. Or hang it on a blank wall. The exact pattern of each basket will vary.
Artisans use an over-and-under weaving technique. It takes about two weeks to complete a 16-inch basket. This careful craftsmanship highlights the intricate design.
Each piece is crafted from locally harvested wild grasses, small vines, and palm leaves. Natural tree bark dye gives the materials rich, earthy colors.
- Local origins: Tonga women in Zimbabwe's Binga district handweave each basket.
- Natural materials: Wild grasses and local vines create a sturdy weave.
- Unique finishing: A coiled rim adds a distinct herringbone pattern.
Purchasing this fairly traded item directly helps a developing family raise their standard of living. Your support also keeps these traditional weaving crafts alive. Display it on a console table to admire the bold zigzag motif.
Medium Handwoven Tonga Basket From Zimbabwe Traditional Geometric Pattern
Regular price
$79.00 USD
Bring a piece of Northern Zimbabwe into your home with this handwoven Tonga basket. This 15- to 17-inch basket features a striking traditional geometric pattern.
You can use it as a functional centerpiece on a table. Or hang it on a blank wall. The exact pattern of each basket will vary.
Artisans use an over-and-under weaving technique. It takes about two weeks to complete a 16-inch basket. This careful craftsmanship highlights the intricate design.
Each piece is crafted from locally harvested wild grasses, small vines, and palm leaves. Natural tree bark dye gives the materials rich, earthy colors.
- Local origins: Tonga women in Zimbabwe's Binga district handweave each basket.
- Natural materials: Wild grasses and local vines create a sturdy weave.
- Unique finishing: A coiled rim adds a distinct herringbone pattern.
Purchasing this fairly traded item directly helps a developing family raise their standard of living. Your support also keeps these traditional weaving crafts alive. Display it on a console table to admire the bold zigzag motif.