The rim
Coiled, then finished in herringbone.
Each basket ends in a coiled rim wrapped in a herringbone pattern that frames the weave. Shown: one example basket.
Tonga Wall Decor Basket Set of 5
$249.00
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By MbareMade in Zimbabwe
Tonga Wall Decor Basket Set of 5
$249.00
Five woven Tonga baskets, two small, two medium and one large, for the wall. Made in Zimbabwe; patterns vary from basket to basket.
- Size 2 small (12–15 in), 2 medium (15–17 in), 1 large (17.5–22 in), diameter
- Material Wild grasses, small vines and palm leaves
- Origin Made in Zimbabwe
- Free US shipping on every order
- 14-day returns · See our return policy
- Secure checkout · encrypted payments
Details & dimensions
- Dimensions
- 2 small (12–15 in), 2 medium (15–17 in), 1 large (17.5–22 in), diameter
- Material
- Wild grasses, small vines and palm leaves
Five woven Tonga baskets in small, medium and large, made in the Binga district of northern Zimbabwe. Hang them together for a wall of pattern and texture.
- Includes 2 small (12–15 in), 2 medium (15–17 in) and 1 large (17.5–22 in) basket, sized by diameter
- Woven from natural, locally harvested materials such as wild grasses, small vines and palm leaves dyed with tree bark
- Coiled rim with a herringbone pattern
- Made in Zimbabwe
Patterns vary; each basket is different, so your set will not match the photos exactly.
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order to addresses in the United States, with no minimum. Orders are usually processed within 1–3 business days, and you get a tracking link by email when yours ships; typical delivery times are in the shipping policy.
14-day returns. You can ask to return most items within 14 days of delivery. The refund policy has the details.
Read the full shipping policy and refund policy.
About the maker
These baskets are made in the remote Binga district of northern Zimbabwe, home to the Tonga people. Many Tonga women use traditional weaving techniques to make the patterned baskets, with an over-and-under weave and a coiled rim finished in a herringbone pattern. The largest baskets are still used by the Tonga people for their original purpose of winnowing grain.
Tonga Wall Basket Set of 5 · Made in Zimbabwe
Five baskets, one statement wall.
Two small, two medium and one large Tonga basket, woven in the Binga district of northern Zimbabwe. Each is 12 to 22 in across.
No two sets are alike. Every basket is woven from wild grasses, small vines and palm leaves dyed with tree bark, so your five will differ from the ones pictured.
- In the set
- 5 baskets
- Diameters
- 12 to 22 in
- Woven in
- Binga, Zimbabwe
- Made by
- Mbare
Where it fits
Made for a wide wall.
Above a bench
Five baskets on a warm plaster wall over a low oak bench.
Above a console
Grouped over a slim oak console in a hallway.
Over the sofa
A wall-wide cluster above a plain linen sofa.
The weave
Look closer.
The centre
Over and under.
The pattern is worked in an over-and-under weave, ring after ring around a woven centre. Shown: one example basket.
The five
Two small, two medium, one large.
About 12–15, 15–17 and 17.5–22 in across. Hang them as a cluster or in a loose row.
Patterns vary
Yours will be one of a kind.
Shown here is another basket from the maker. Patterns and tones differ from basket to basket, so your set won’t match the photos exactly.
True to size
Five baskets, drawn to scale.
Sizes vary a little from basket to basket. Here they are at each size range’s midpoint, beside a standard interior door, hung around eye level.
- Small (2)12–15 in across (30–38 cm)
- Medium (2)15–17 in across (38–43 cm)
- Large (1)17.5–22 in across (44–56 cm)
- MaterialsWild grasses, small vines, palm leaves
Start smaller
Also as a set of three.
One small, one medium and one large basket, for a smaller wall.
Questions
Good to know.
Will my baskets look like the photos?
Not exactly. Patterns and colours vary from basket to basket, so every set is different.
What sizes are in the set?
Two small (12–15 in), two medium (15–17 in) and one large (17.5–22 in), measured by diameter.
What are they made of?
Natural, locally harvested materials such as wild grasses, small vines and palm leaves dyed with tree bark.
Where are they made?
In the remote Binga district of northern Zimbabwe, home to the Tonga people. Many Tonga women use traditional weaving techniques, and the supplier says a 16 in basket takes around two weeks to make.
Does it come with hanging hardware?
The supplier doesn’t list any hanging hardware, so we can’t promise it’s included.
Shipping and returns
Standard shipping is free on every US order; delivery estimates appear at checkout. You have 14 days after
delivery to return it, and damaged, defective or wrong items are always covered. Details:
shipping policy ·
refund policy.
Tonga Wall Basket Set of 5
Cover a wall in pattern.
Five woven Tonga baskets in three sizes. Made in Zimbabwe.
- Free US shipping
- 14-day returns
- Secure checkout
Meet the maker
Mbare
Made in Zimbabwe
These baskets are made in the remote Binga district of northern Zimbabwe, home to the Tonga people. Many Tonga women use traditional weaving techniques to make the patterned baskets, with an over-and-under weave and a coiled rim finished in a herringbone pattern. The largest baskets are still used by the Tonga people for their original purpose of winnowing grain.
