In Zambia, a
particular tribe known as Tonga from the southern province of Zambia is known
for their special skills in weaving. They’ve been able to attract the world’s
interest in their tonga basket, which is also sought for its beauty. The
baskets are made from the ilala palm tree. Due to the high demand of Tonga
basket, the ilala palm tree now has a standard of re-planting so as to maintain
its availability. Locally, the baskets are used for carrying farm produce such
as maize and sorghum but it’s now been used for decoration. The Tonga weave is
a beauty to behold due to the colorful designs, which could be a stripe pattern
or a lightening pattern. The basket is used for wall decorations in offices,
houses and tourist centers.
Aside from the
beauty that the African wall basket adds, it also represents a cultural
heritage for the people of Zambia and has since been a major source of revenue
for the country. The baskets are exported to all and sundry. If you are a lover
of aesthetics design that comes from simple and natural materials, Tonga basket
and Kuba textile materials is something you must have in your house. Even
though they are made in Zambia and Congo, you don't have to travel all the way
to get them. There are specialized stores that sell and market them. All you
need to do is to check out the internet for stores that sell kuba cloth pillow and
you will find out several of them. They have pictures of different designs that
you can select and order for. Check out these amazing beautiful pieces and you
will be glad you did. For more information visit website #https://www.paulskiart.com/.
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