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Handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana, our African Bolga baskets are made for daily use and shaped to last. These handwoven baskets come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colours, and move easily between the market, the kitchen, and the home.
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Basket weaving has been central to community life in Bolgatanga for generations, with techniques and patterns passed between weaving families rather than through formal instruction. The elephant grass used for weaving grows in the flood plains of the White Volta near Bolgatanga, harvested and prepared locally
before weaving begins. Bashiri has worked directly with weavers in the Bolgatanga region since 1997, visiting annually and selecting every basket in person. That relationship means we know our makers by name, and have built long-standing connections with the weaving community.
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A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Deep, dark checks fill the top half of this woven basket, over warm, rosy tones below. The tight coil gives it firm, upright sides.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Soft, rosy tones and cool, sea-toned shades alternate in checked bands around this African basket, with a matching rim and handle wraps. The weave is close and sturdy.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. A handwoven basket with a staggered check of deep, dark tones across a natural body, shifting direction partway round. Its firm sides keep the round shape steady.
Dimensions: Diameter 22cm, height 15cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Fresh, leafy shades on the rim and handle wraps sit above bands of warm, glowing tones on this woven basket. The sturdy coil holds its round shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 22cm, height 15cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Stepped bands in cool, ocean tones and warm shades run around this handmade basket, finished with a natural rim. The coiled weave keeps its rounded shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 22cm, height 15cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Fine, sweeping stripes in deep tones cross a mostly natural body, with the rim and handle wraps in cool, fresh shades. An African basket with a firm, rounded base.
Dimensions: Diameter 21cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Stacked bands of warm, sunset tones and deep shades wrap this woven basket, with a checked pattern through the middle. The handle stands upright over the rim for carrying by hand.
Dimensions: Diameter 21cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. A handmade basket woven in a tight check of deep, dark tones and natural grass, running from base to rim. The close weave gives it sturdy, even sides.
This basket has cracked leather on the handle with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Dimensions: Diameter 21cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. This handwoven basket has wide bands of bold, warm tones between deep, dark checks on a natural base. The coiled sides are firm enough to hold their round shape.
This basket has a scuffed handle with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Dimensions: Diameter 21cm, height 14cm.
A large round African basket with a deep inky rim over a warm rust and amber pattern, then a creamy natural band traced with fine berry stitching. The handle frame is wrapped in berry tones under a leather grip, for groceries, laundry or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 41cm, height 26cm.
A large round African basket in fine checks of natural straw and deep, dark tones, banded with stripes of earthy rust and leafy tones. A wide, sturdy body suited to groceries, linen or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
This handwoven large round basket is woven in zesty citrus and olive tones, with a diagonal section of deep inky and natural checks and small warm flecks. Firm, round sides and a leather-wrapped handle make it an easy pick for the weekly shop.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
Bolga baskets are handwoven in Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana, using locally grown elephant grass.
Artisans craft each basket by hand using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations.
Valued for their strength and flexibility, they’re commonly used for décor, storage, shopping, laundry, and carrying.
Each basket reflects the skill and choices of the individual weaver, and we work directly with weaving communities in Ghana, supporting long-standing relationships and ongoing livelihoods.
Some Bolga baskets are offered with a colour of your choice option, where you select preferred colour tones and a basket is chosen to match.
In addition, all styles are also individually listed, with each basket photographed and named, so you receive the exact piece shown.
Both options are handwoven in Ghana and finished by individual makers.
Our woven baskets are made for everyday life, with styles including market baskets for carrying, round baskets for décor or general storage, African laundry baskets, baby Moses baskets, and oval baskets with an elongated shape.
Each style is crafted around its purpose, from sturdy, open forms for shopping to deeper, more contained designs for the home.
Finishes range from natural weaves to patterned and coloured designs, with leather or vegan handle options.
African Bolga baskets are packed to help maintain their shape in transit and are shipped from Australia. Shipping costs and delivery timeframes are calculated at checkout based on your location and order size. We offer free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $110.
Full details are available on our shipping page.
