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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 large round Bolga basket woven in one warm terracotta tone from base to rim, finished with a natural straw rim and handle loops. Its slightly taller, sturdy body suits laundry, toys or blankets beside the sofa.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 28cm.
A large round Bolga basket in warm amber and burnt tones, crossed by a diagonal checkerboard in deep, dark tones and natural straw. It holds its round shape well, with a leather-wrapped handle for trips to the market.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 24cm.
This handwoven large round basket pairs a fresh leafy band at the rim with an earthy checkerboard of warm, earthy tones and natural straw below. A sturdy everyday basket for groceries, picnics or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 24cm.
A large round Bolga basket woven with bands of bright leafy and citrus tones, deep inky stripes and a woven arrow motif across natural straw. The leather-wrapped handle sits over a wide, open body that takes a full grocery shop.
Dimensions: Diameter 37cm, height 24cm.
A large round Bolga basket framed by warm burnt tones at the rim and base, with rows of rosy and deep inky stripes on natural straw between. The natural handle loops carry a leather grip for groceries or picnic gear.
Dimensions: Diameter 41cm, height 26cm.
This handwoven Bolga basket is large and round, with a sea-green and berry band at the top and a fine pattern of deep inky and natural tones below. Sturdy enough for the weekly shop, and just as useful on the floor for throws or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
A large round Bolga basket with warm sunny and fiery bands alternating with deep, dark zigzag rows across natural straw. The bold banding runs right around the body, with a leather-wrapped handle for market days.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.
A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.
A set of three African baskets in alternating warm and deep dark-toned stripes, with a fine twisted-weave band near the rim. The three sizes nest inside one another, so they store compactly when they’re not in use.
Sizes:
Small: height 22cm, diameter 37cm
Medium: height 24cm, diameter 41cm
Large: height 27cm, diameter 46cm
Available as a single basket or a Set of 3 (S,M,L).
Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.
A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.
A set of three handwoven hamper baskets in natural straw, each ringed with two deep, dark-toned stripes. The three sizes nest inside one another, so they store compactly when they’re not in use.
Sizes:
Small: height 24cm, diameter 37cm
Medium: height 26cm, diameter 42cm
Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.
A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.
A handwoven Bolga basket ringed with jewel-toned bands, cool and warm shades stepping around the body in a checked pattern between natural straw edges. Tightly coiled walls keep the round shape steady when it’s full.
This basket has scuffed leather on the handles with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Dimensions: Width 43cm, height 27cm.
A Bolga pet basket hand-coiled from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Ghana, with walls firm enough to hold their shape and open enough for air to move through while your cat or dog sleeps.
An extra large Bolga dog bed in natural elephant grass, with rows of red, black, and brown flecks right round the walls. The size gives a big dog room to stretch out, with a low entry at the front.
Dimensions: Width 53cm, height 31cm, length 87cm.
A Bolga pet basket hand-coiled from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Ghana, with walls firm enough to hold their shape and open enough for air to move through while your cat or dog sleeps.
A small Bolga pet bed for a cat or small dog, in natural grass with deep green and blue-green bands and a fleck of rust near the base. The dipped front makes it easy to climb in and out.
Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 28cm, length 67cm.
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.
