Traditional handwoven baskets produced by the Tonga people in the Binga district of northern Zimbabwe are referred to as “Tonga baskets” or “Binga baskets.” These baskets are fashioned from materials that can be found around, including small vines, natural grasses, and palm fronds that have been colored with tree bark.
- You will receive the exact 6 baskets pictured above on the image with Set X.
- These baskets look amazing as wall décor especially as a collection.
- TONGA BASKETS – Named after the ‘Tonga’ women of the Binga district in Zimbabwe
- Made from wild grass & palm leaves.
Each basket is distinctive and has a complex pattern. They stand out for having a flat, spherical shape that is ideal for hanging on walls. Additionally, some baskets have bowl or vase shapes. A basket with a 16-inch diameter can be woven in about three days using the over and under method of “simple” weaving. An eye-catching herringbone-patterned coiled rim is used to finish the baskets.
Wall basket decor is increasingly becoming a popular home decor trend. Over the centuries the BaTonga tribe women have perfected their techniques of weaving wall baskets and used them to store or winnow dried grains and nuts. They now produce a complete range of winnowing baskets for wall basket decor that offer great strength and design.
These beautiful handwoven Binga baskets are made Tonga women in Zimbabwe and originally have been used for winnowing grain. The Binga baskets are truly unique both in their colors and designs as each lady expresses herself in each piece. Perfect for wall basket decor or for displaying fruit and bread on the table or as a decor item on a console table.
Winnowing basket sets or Binga baskets for wall basket decor are crafted using locally and naturally growing wild grasses. These techniques have been passed down to the next generation for decades. Allowing you to use these winnowing baskets for anything from storage to creating conversation worth basket wall galleries.
The largest Binga basket in the picture is about 50cm in diameter and the smallest is about 25cm in diameter.
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