{"product_id":"tonga-basket-collection-no-10","title":"Tonga Basket Collection - No 10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tonga basket collection, handwoven in Ilala palm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese solid-edged baskets are the pinnacle of the Tonga (Bathonga) basket-maker's art in Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia. Woven from Ilala palm leaf, each starts as a square and is coiled into an almost perfect circle. The fine edging is known as “snake's belly” for its serpent-scale pattern, and the soft natural tones come from dyes made with tree bark. Traditionally used to winnow grain, today they make striking, sculptural wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach is handmade and one of a kind, with slight natural variation in size and tone. This collection makes a beautiful grouped display on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44cm x1, 51cm x2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57068248105344,"sku":"BBTONG7188BOT","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2265\/8432\/files\/IMG_2677_4e07619e-2f38-4f0d-8022-123c4621b9a2.jpg?v=1766438814","url":"https:\/\/atnest.uk\/products\/tonga-basket-collection-no-10","provider":"Nest UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}