If you love living in a beautiful house, then you should know more about the Tonga baskets. Made in Africa, these woven baskets are originally made for carrying farm produce and winnowing grain. They are stunning bowls that are full of texture and color. Totally hand-woven, these African baskets are strong, durable and stylish. They represent contemporary art work and are some of the top items that interior designers are using to transform boring and plain-looking indoor spaces. One of the places you can decorate with them is the kitchen wall, especially if it has a natural and modern feel. The baskets have earthy colors and rich textures; so, they make the best art pieces when you want to add...
Aside from their aesthetic value, another great thing that makes Tonga baskets a worthy buy is that they’re easy to maintain. They’re practically one of those hang-and-forget type of products. But of course, they do get dirty. When it comes to this, we all know that it's far easier to head off a problem before it takes root. So we recommend giving them some TLC from time to time. How often should you clean your African Tonga basket? Well, this will depend on where it’s located inside your home. Dusting it once every two weeks is enough if they’re placed on a spot that doesn’t really gather that much dust, kitchen stains, insect droppings, or any other minute debris. This...
Have you seen one of these African Tonga baskets up close? They’re really gorgeous, well-crafted, and eco-friendly! Most people took a liking to these baskets because of those three features. To be honest, that’s more than enough for it to be considered as a worthy buy. But if you prefer to dig deep, you’ll see that they go beyond the borders of aesthetics. They’re not only filled with a rich history; they also embody an ethnic group’s desire to achieve a sustainable livelihood and the fight to preserve a local heritage as well. But out of all that, the most interesting feature of Tonga baskets is this: they’re empowered by spirits. More on this later. First, let’s take a look...
Notice we said “tips” instead of “guide”? Well, there’s a reason for that. It’s because there are really no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to decorating your home with African Tonga baskets. These baskets are so versatile that the possibility of using them as décor is pretty much endless! So whether you’ve recently bought—or is seriously thinking of buying one soon—a Tonga basket because you have a growing appreciation of African mores or simply because you’re just one of those cultured individuals with good taste, allow us to give you a couple of jumping-off points on how to use them. Below are some ways that you can make your walls eclectically fabulous through the addition of Tonga baskets or African...
African Tonga baskets served a variety of roles even before they became a wall décor. These humble yet gorgeous baskets were originally used as a temporary container for grains, for winnowing maize, for carrying grains from the fields, and as gifts for chiefs and other noble leaders of a tribe. That versatility extends to the home as well. Here are some ways you can use Tonga baskets in your home: from a coffee table centerpiece to a kitchen storage unit! As a coffee or dining table centerpiece: There are so many ways in which you can decorate a Tonga basket as a table centerpiece. You can do so based on your preference or the time of the year. You...
