Tonga Basket Natural (45-01) tables textured leaves — a living

textured leaves — a living sculpture

it offers both style and practicality for eco-conscious customers who appreciate quality craftsmanship

Our vintage and original Makenge wall baskets are testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Losi people of Zambia

cash and jewellery which could be used as dowry for weddings

Tonga Basket Natural (45-01) tables textured leaves — a livingA handwoven natural Tonga basket in Ilala palm These solid edged baskets are the pinnacle of the Tonga (Bathonga) basket maker's art in Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia. Woven from Ilala palm leaf, each starts as a square and is coiled into an almost perfect circle. The fine edging is known as snake's belly for its serpent scale pattern, and the soft natural tones come from dyes made with tree bark. Traditionally used to winnow grain, today they make