Tonga Stool 22Our 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.

to send messages over long distances as well as announcing important ceremonies

They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven

Namibia in 2017 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

This headrest is hand-carved from a single block of wood and comes from Ethiopia

the pots may still have natural imperfections

This old jug is hand-carved from indigenous wood by the Zulu people of South Africa

Our Dark Alpaca cushion is made with a blend of Alpaca and pure wool

Pokot stools are incredibly one of one rare collection finds

storytelling and communication of messages between peoples

symbolising their connectivity to nature and their agricultural way of life

the wood shows beautiful signs of wear and patina

perfect for any space