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BASHIRI: A GIFT OF TRADITION AND CONNECTION.
African MARKET BASKET In many African cultures, the term ‘Bashiri’ holds deep significance, embodying the spirit of generosity and communal ties. Rooted in Swahili, Bashiri signifies a thoughtful gesture, often…
Craft | Gift Ideas | Uncategorized | West African Baskets | West African Culture & Travel | West African Home Decor
A Beautiful Tradition
The weaving process Generations of women in the Bolgatanga region of Northern Ghana gather underneath a lush mango tree, singing, dancing, and laughing as they weave. The baskets they weave are…
HEALING EXPRESSIONS
SOUND HEALING WITH Ceremonial Gongs Healing Expressions: With a strike we are brightly awakened by ripples of harmonious vibration through the air. Ceremonial gongs invite our body, mind and spirit…
CREATIVE ADDITIONS
Decorating the table – Aku Baskets Decorating the table is made easy with our Aku baskets! Featuring large bowl-shaped baskets that flare out upwardly. They are exquisite, one-of-a-kind statement pieces…
SOULFUL TRADITIONS
BWA MASKS, Vibrant expressions of culture and spirit Our Bwa Masks are handmade in Burkina Faso. Soulful traditional Bwa masks are worn historically at religious celebrations. Traditionally Bwa Masks are used…
Tapestries of Tradition
A Vibrant Tapestry of Tradition Bursting with Joy! Our African Mudcloths are handmade with heart from Mali’s Bambara culture using Malian Cotton. Each piece is unique, hand dyed with rich…
Bashiri’s Art Collection 🖼
Our Vibrant African Art Yes we are known for our gorgeous Bolga Baskets, but did you know at Bashiri we also stock an authentic collection of masks, statues, and art? Our collection…
Bolga Platters
Beautiful functional and decorative woven platters Our Bolga Platters are hand-woven from the elephant grass which grows in the local flood plains of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Display your lemons…
Natural Baskets
Bright colours not for you? We have a great range of natural baskets which are individually hand woven by our creative weavers in Ghana. How are they made? Using raw…
Wawa weaves
Prepare to wow yourself with our Mega Wawa baskets. Boasting Superb quality, vibrance, and artisanal design. Our fabulous oblong Mega Wawa baskets are super versatile, with plenty of carrying space and…
♪ Enjoy Some African Notes ♪
Authentic Instruments Not only does Bashiri sell handwoven Bolga Baskets and textiles, we also have a very fun and extensive range of authentic instruments made from natural materials. Beautiful as…
Handwoven for your table – Burkina Plates
Burkina Plates Burkina platters are beautiful handwoven African plates made by the Mossi Women of Burkina Faso. Each platter has been individually handwoven from local Raffia straw. 🌾 The Mossi…