• Get our app – 30% off art with code: ART

  • Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot

  • Free shipping on orders over £49

  • Free returns

botanicalboysukTonga Basket Natural (55-01)
£45
Hurry, only 1 left!

Free UK shipping on orders over £49

Arrives soon if you order today! Estimated delivery: Fri 20 Dec – Tue 24 Dec

Free 90-day returns policy – no questions asked

We offset delivery & packaging carbon emissions on every order.

5-star customer support on live chat

Product details

These solid-edged baskets are the apex of the Bathonga people basket maker’s art in Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia. The baskets made from the Ilala palm leaf start as a woven square and end up almost perfectly round. The pattern on the edging is referred to as “snake’s belly”, as the pattern resembles the scales of a serpent. Palm fibres are died using tree bark to make fibres with different colours. The design is very functional, as the baskets are used to winnow grain even today. The baskets are sometimes called “grandmother

baskets” because few younger women are making them.

Note: The baskets are hand made and may sometimes have slight imperfections which is the beauty of these baskets. The sizing is approx but very close as they can vary by 1-2cm. These photos are done by us for each basket.

Size: 55cm D

Shipping and Returns

The product will be shipped to you from: The Botanical Boys in London, UK.

Free UK shipping on orders over £49

Arrives soon if you order today! Estimated delivery: Fri 20 Dec – Tue 24 Dec

Packed with care

Products are safely packed so will arrive looking their best – if not we will replace them.

Free 90-day returns

If something isn’t right we will replace or refund. Read more about our policy here

No unexpected customs fees

Your artwork will be made locally so there won’t be any surprise costs.

Hear from our Home & Living customers

4.8 (4,746)

Naomi V.

Verified purchase · 03 Apr 2024

Very efficient with pleasant communications from the team + fabulous product! Thank you! . "Save all of your veggies from the Farmers' Market!"

Walter U.

Verified purchase · 29 Feb 2024

Fy was easy to use and delivered quickly at a very busy time of year!. Well known product where the quality was guaranteed.

Anonymous .

Verified purchase · 29 Feb 2024

Great bit of art

Lois J.

Verified purchase · 27 Feb 2024

Easy to use service, product as described and arrived promptly . A contemporary design coat rack

Gregory G.

Verified purchase · 26 Feb 2024

The products are lovely and service has always been excellent .

Evelyn J.

Verified purchase · 20 Feb 2024

Very quick and efficient service and excellent products.. Just exactly as advertised and excellent quality