Styling Binga Baskets: Timeless Decor for Every Home

Binga Baskets offer more than just decoration — they bring character, craft, and cultural heritage into your home. Traditionally handwoven by the Batonga women of Zimbabwe, each basket tells a story. Whether you're styling your first home, creating a welcoming family space, or preparing a property for sale, Binga Baskets offer a timeless, textured addition that adds authenticity and warmth to any interior.

What Sets Them Apart

Genuine Binga Baskets are handwoven using natural palm fibres, grasses, and bark, often taking days to complete. These are not mass-produced pieces — they’re crafted by skilled artisans using time-honoured techniques passed down through generations.

While cheaper replicas might mimic the look, they often fall short in both durability and detail. Authentic Binga Baskets offer stronger construction, consistent patterns, and meaningful cultural value. When you choose the real thing, you're investing in something that’s made to last and designed to be passed on — a piece with soul, not just style.

Simple, Impactful Ways to Style Them

1. Wall Displays That Feel Collected, Not Cluttered
Binga Baskets are made for the wall — literally. Use them solo for a subtle statement or create a curated feature wall by grouping a few together in varying sizes and patterns.

Style Tip: Keep odd numbers and uneven spacing in mind. Slightly overlapping edges or staggering the layout can help avoid a ‘too-perfect’ grid and give a more natural, collected look.

2. Console & Shelf Styling with Texture
Larger baskets can be leaned against a wall as a backdrop on shelves, consoles, or sideboards — adding height and texture behind smaller decor. They’re especially useful in softening spaces filled with sharp lines or modern finishes.

Style Tip: Pair with ceramics, timber vessels, or jute accents for a layered, earthy feel.

3. Effortless Tabletop Styling
Use them as centrepieces on coffee or dining tables. Whether filled with seasonal fruit, dried botanicals, or simply left empty, they create a focal point that feels intentional without trying too hard.

Style Tip: Use alongside natural runners or trays to ground the look and highlight the weave.

How to Mount Binga Baskets

There’s not one ‘right’ way to hang these. A small gold pin pushed through the weave at the centre base and into the wall will keep your basket secure — and it’s almost invisible once mounted.

For a less permanent or rental-friendly solution, try a strong commercial-grade double-sided mounting tape from your local hardware store. This method works well for all sizes from small up to XL, provided the wall surface is smooth and clean.

Before securing, we recommend mapping out your layout on the floor or using painter’s tape to visualise spacing on the wall.

Why Choose Authentic

With authentic Binga Baskets, you’re not just decorating — you’re curating. These pieces bring depth, story, and subtle movement into a room. The natural materials develop character over time, and their versatility means they can evolve with your space — from nursery walls to hallway vignettes or even kitchen styling.

When you invest in craftsmanship, you elevate your interior with meaning. And in a world of fast decor and throwaway trends, that’s something truly worth holding onto.

We recently teamed up with Kate at Bayrose Cottage to have her style & shoot some of these beauties in her stunning home.
You can find Kate & all her styling inspo, renos, upcycles & DIY’s @bayrosecottage on Instagram - or view our full range of Binga Baskets here

- W & W