Tonga Basket - Large Shopify Collective The largest sized bowls are

The largest sized bowls are still used by the Tonga people for their original purpose of winnowing grains

Handmade piece with natural jute fiber rope

170 cl / 60 oz

We started with two handloom weavers in 1975 and in the beginning of 2020

Tonga Basket - Large Shopify Collective The largest sized bowls areThese beautiful baskets are made in the remote Binga district of Northern Zimbabwe home to the displaced Tonga people. Today, many Tonga women utilize traditional weaving techniques to create intricately patterned baskets. Tonga baskets are woven using the over and under style of weaving and a 16 inch diameter basket can take around 2 weeks to complete. The baskets are finished using a coiled rim with a distinctive herringbone pattern. These baskets