Baby & Kids Bolga Baskets

Handwoven from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Ghana, these baskets suit nurseries, change stations, and small spaces that call for natural, lightweight storage.

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  • Green Moses baby basket with a yellow rim on a rug in a nurseryAngled view of the green Moses basket showing the woven base inside

    Moses Baby Basket – Softness

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    A woven Moses basket in a deep, even green, set on a natural elephant grass base and finished with a warm yellow rim. Brown leather-wrapped handles stand out against the single colour.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

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  • Moses basket with a rust band and black zigzag lines on a nursery rug beside a folded blanketAngled view of the natural Moses basket showing the rust zigzag band and woven base

    Moses Baby Basket – Gurgle

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Natural elephant grass with a wide rust band, crossed by fine black lines that zigzag round the sides of this Bolga Moses basket. Two leather-wrapped handles stand high above the rim for a two-handed lift.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Moses baby basket with dark multicolour stripes and leather handles on a rug beside a cotAngled view of the dark multicolour Moses basket showing the striped inner walls

    Moses Baby Basket – Dreamy

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    A Bolga Moses basket with a dark body and rows of rust, green, blue-green, and pink flecks above a natural base. The stripes carry through to the inside walls, so the pattern shows from above as well.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Moses baby basket with teal stripes and a rust diamond, white linen inside, on a rug in a nurseryAngled view of the natural Moses basket showing the teal and blue bands inside and the leather handles

    Moses Baby Basket – Naptime

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    This handwoven Moses basket pairs natural elephant grass with two bands of teal and deep blue flecks, and a rust diamond worked into the front. A fine rust line runs between the bands, right round the body.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Moses basket with a solid green body, yellow rim, natural base and leather-wrapped handlesAngled view of the Moses basket with a solid green body, yellow rim, natural base and leather-wrapped handles

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Whisper

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    This basket is woven in a deep fresh tone with a bright rim and a natural base.

    Length: 77cm Width: 41cm Height: 32cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Mini Ghana shopping basket woven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga

    Mini Market Basket – Copacabana

    $48

    Each of these mini market baskets is individually woven in Bolgatanga and selected directly by Bashiri during our visits to the region. Bashiri has worked with Bolgatanga weavers since 1997, giving us a long-standing connection to the people who make our baskets and the weaving community they come from

    Width: 15cm
    Height:     21cm (excludes handle)
    Length:     27    cm

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  • Mini elephant grass market basket woven in Bolgatanga Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Puffin

    $48

    Elephant grass used in Bolga basket weaving is sourced from the White Volta flood plains before being prepared for weaving in Bolgatanga. In this mini market basket, the strong natural fibre is worked into a compact form that is light to carry while retaining the structure of the larger traditional market baskets.

    Width: 15cm
    Height:     20cm (excludes handle)
    Length:     29    cm

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  • Mini Bolga market basket in elephant grass, Bolgatanga Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Sprinkle

    $48

    This mini market basket brings the distinctive shape of a Bolga shopping basket into a much smaller format. Woven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga from elephant grass (veta vera), it works particularly well for children, small belongings or as a colourful little basket for carrying everyday items.

    Width: 15cm
    Height:     23cm (excludes handle)
    Length: 29    cm

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  • Natural elephant grass Moses basket with sturdy leather handles.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Neapolitan

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Handcrafted Ghanaian Moses basket with natural woven construction.Portable Moses baby basket made from handwoven elephant grass.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Lemon Caramel

    From $235

    A considered choice for a beautiful, natural newborn space.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Natural woven Moses basket with a soft, rounded shape.Natural Moses basket with leather handles photographed from above.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Waterfall

    From $235

    A timeless baby basket crafted from natural elephant grass.
    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Sale! Moses baby basket showing its breathable woven elephant grass sides.Natural elephant grass Moses basket with sturdy leather handles.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Snooze

    From $215

    A beautifully simple space for newborns, crafted by hand.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.
    This basket has scuffed leather, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

FAQs

Baby and kids Bolga baskets from Bashiri are handwoven from elephant grass (veta vera) by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region of Ghana.
The grass is harvested from the White Volta flood plains, dried, and coiled by hand into forms that are strong, lightweight, and open enough in structure to allow airflow.
Some baskets in this range include leather handles.
No plastic components, synthetic linings, or surface treatments are used.

Yes. Our woven baskets are made from natural elephant grass and coloured using natural dyes.
The open weave structure means air moves through the basket freely, which matters for nursery storage and change station use. No plastic components or synthetic linings are used.

All Bashiri Bolga baskets, including the baby and kids range, are made by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region of Ghana, the centre of Bolga weaving tradition.
Elephant grass weaving has been practised in this region for generations, and the techniques used to make these handwoven baby baskets today remain consistent with how they have always been made.
Bashiri curates each piece directly from these weaving communities in northern Ghana.

The mini market baskets and small round Bolga baskets in this range are lightweight enough for a young child to carry.
They suit children from around two years and up.

Moses baskets and Baby change baskets are designed for nursery use and include handles for adults to carry and reposition them. They sit flat and stable on a change table, floor, or shelf.

Bolga baskets made from elephant grass (veta vera) are naturally low maintenance.
The tight coil weave used by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga creates a dense, resilient structure that holds its form well under normal use.
A light wipe with a damp cloth removes dust or surface marks when needed.
For baskets with leather handles, an occasional wipe keeps the leather in good condition.
Store away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural colour of the grass.