the STORY behind tONGA TEXTILES

empowering zimbabwean artisans through fairtrade.

Tonga Textiles is a leading batik textile manufacturer from Harare, Zimbabwe. Through the sale, mainly export of our wide range of batik textiles such as cushion covers, table runners, aprons, wall hangings and table cloths, we create sustainable opportunities men and women in our local community. We believe in trade not aid, and that economic empowerment especially for women, has the potential to change our beautiful community, country and African continent. We all have the ability to create opportunity for others and when we do so, and together, we become the difference we want to see in the world!

the porridge batik technique

Porridge drawing

We skillfully squeeze out porridge to create our designs using tubes.

painting

After the drying process, we hand-paint all the fabrics.

Sewing

Once porridge is scraped, we sew the fabrics into finished products.

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