Tonga Stool 35Our collection of Tonga stools originate from the Tonga people of Zimbabwe. The stools have been hand carved by the community using indigenous wood. The maker creates unique designs each time, so no two stools are identical. As the Tonga stool is used as a portable seat which is carried to neighbouring communities for ceremonies and gatherings they often vary in size, with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by.

and are another reflection of the artisanal talent for basket weaving

Our artisans work with the ethos of wabi-sabi and have carefully crafted the pieces to showcase imperfections alongside perfection

headrests are an ancient part of their culture and nowadays few own them

This beautiful photograph was taken at Moremi Reserve

known as thoch

Dimensions Cm Inches Height 28 11 Diameter 37 14

Our Ame Rock Totem is a unique ceramic object from the Belgium artist Marlies Huybs

These containers were used as traditional lunch boxes to store and transport food

Each stool has been hand-carved from indigenous woods

These striking stools are hand carved from a single piece of hardwood by the Tonga people who are an ethic Bantu group from Southern Zambia and the neighbouring Northern Zimbabwe

Whilst primarily used as a method of payment some currency were used for status and adornment instead

perfect for any space