Nongo Basket 09 The jug would have been

The jug would have been used for years to collect and store milk from their cattle

The natural hues makes them ideal for any home and the baskets have taken on a rich patina and developed beautiful textures from years of use

Their bowls are either incised with intricate patterns or simple but timeless carving details

Each stool is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood

The object of the game is to capture more pieces than the opponent or to have one side empty first in order to win

Nongo Basket 09 The jug would have beenThese baskets are hand woven by the Tonga women of Zimbabwe, and are another reflection of the artisanal talent for basket weaving. These baskets are woven using Ilallia palm and are prolific in the Binga area of Zimbabwe.