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Large and XXLarge natural garlic baskets from Zimbabwe

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Garlic Tonga Sculptural Baskets

$110.00

SKU: ZTGB-S

Handwoven by skilled Ndebele women near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, these sculptural baskets blur the line between functional storage and collectible art. Their distinctive rounded silhouette—reminiscent of a garlic bulb—brings warmth, texture, and quiet character to shelves, consoles, coffee tables, and kitchen styling.

Each basket is woven entirely by hand from sustainably harvested ilala palm using techniques passed from one generation to the next. The weaving process embraces subtle irregularities in shape and texture, making every piece beautifully unique. No two baskets are ever exactly alike.

Available in multiple sizes, these baskets are designed to be displayed individually or grouped together to create a layered, gallery-like statement. Their organic form and natural finish complement interiors ranging from modern organic to collected, lived-in spaces.

Please review the size diagram carefully before placing your order. All sizes are offered within this single listing, and the photography features a variety of sizes styled together to illustrate the collection. We recommend referencing the size guide to ensure you select the basket that best suits your space.

Due to the wide variety of beautiful organic shapes the baskets come in, it is a CONTOUR measurement, not a straight LxWxH. They are measured using a soft tape measure - the tape is run from the center of the base of the basket, around the curve of the bowl, then up the neck.

Why You'll Love It

More than a basket, each piece is a celebration of Zimbabwean craftsmanship. Its sculptural form, tactile weave, and organic imperfections bring an elevated sense of artistry to everyday styling—equally beautiful displayed empty, filled with dried botanicals, or arranged as part of a collected basket wall or tabletop vignette.

Contour in inches:
S 12-15
M 16-19
L 20-23
XL 24-27
XXL 28-32

Sold individually.

IMPORTANT! Please review the size diagram in order to understand how they are measured.

Made in Zimbabwe

Material

Ilala palm leaves

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Time to make

1-12 days

Garlic Tonga Sculptural Baskets

$110.00

meet the maker

Tonga Garlic Basket Weavers

📍Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

" Baskets that blend generations of craftsmanship with contemporary design"

Ndebele artisans of western Zimbabwe are renowned for their bold artistic traditions, celebrated around the world for the vibrant geometric murals that adorn their homes. Less widely known, but equally remarkable, is their mastery of basket weaving. Using locally harvested ilala palm leaves and natural inqwanga fibers, women in rural communities outside Bulawayo create intricately woven baskets that blend generations of craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Among their most distinctive creations are the sculptural garlic baskets, whose graceful, bulbous forms draw inspiration from natural growth patterns and represent an innovative evolution of traditional weaving techniques. Through community-based training programs, experienced artisans pass these skills on to young women and girls, helping preserve an important cultural heritage while creating new economic opportunities. By connecting rural weaving communities with global markets and the international design world, these initiatives have empowered a new generation of artisans to honor traditional techniques while exploring their own creative expression.