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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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An oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. This woven basket is left in the natural tone of the elephant grass, with a dark coiled ring on the inside base and a firm weave that holds its shape.
Dimensions: Width 23cm, height 25cm, length 48cm.
An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. Handwoven in a bold monochrome check that runs from rim to base, with a roomy body and sturdy leather handles.
Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.
Handwoven square baskets from Bolgatanga, Ghana, made from elephant grass. Available individually or as a nesting set of three, with straight sides and cut-out handles for shelves, cube storage and around the home.
Sizes:
Small: width 33cm, height 35cm, length 39cm
Medium: width 39cm, height 37cm, length 43cm
Large: width 43cm, height 40cm, length 47cm
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. Warm and dark tones form bold checks and stripes around the walls of this XXL dog basket, above a natural base, with plenty of floor space for a large dog to lie flat.
Dimensions: Width 65cm, height 32cm, length 92cm
Bolga Mega Wawa basket, oblong with a double weave. Two layers of elephant grass coil through the body instead of one, a technique only the most experienced weavers take on, and it’s what gives the Mega Wawa its wide, open shape while keeping it sturdy even when loaded. Stacked bands of bright checks and stripes circle this African basket, with leather handles that keep it easy to carry.
Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 28cm (excludes handles), length 59cm
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. Stacked stripes in warm tones, with a cooler line and a bright band near the base, circle this XXL pet basket, a woven bed with room for a large dog to stretch out.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, height 30cm, length 92cm
Bolga Mega Wawa basket, oblong with a double weave. Two layers of elephant grass coil through the body instead of one, a technique only the most experienced weavers take on, and it’s what gives the Mega Wawa its wide, open shape while keeping it sturdy even when loaded. Bright citrus and warm stripes sit above and below a dark wave panel on this woven basket, with two leather handles.
Dimensions: Width 29cm, height 31cm (excludes handles), length 65cm
This extra-large Bolga basket is handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana. The extra size holds a grocery shop, towels or blankets, firewood by the hearth, or toys kept off the floor. Dark checks in natural grass circle the top of this woven basket above a speckled mix of warm and green tones, and the handle is wrapped in bands of coloured grass under a leather grip.
Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 28cm (excludes handle)
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. Warm, fiery tones with fine dark stripes run around this XXL dog bed, and the dipped front gives a big dog room to step in and stretch out.
Dimensions: Width 60cm, height 30cm, length 90cm
Bolga Mega Wawa basket, oblong with a double weave. Two layers of elephant grass coil through the body instead of one, a technique only the most experienced weavers take on, and it’s what gives the Mega Wawa its wide, open shape while keeping it sturdy even when loaded. Warm bands frame a wide panel of dark and natural zigzags on this handwoven basket, with leather handles for carrying one-handed.
Dimensions: Width 29cm, height 31cm (excludes handles), length 65cm
This extra-large Bolga basket is handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana. The extra size holds a grocery shop, towels or blankets, firewood by the hearth, or toys kept off the floor. A single bright, sunny tone covers this handmade basket from rim to base, finished with a dark leather-wrapped handle.
Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 24cm (excludes handle)
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. Cool, deep tones and natural grass alternate in checks and stripes around this large dog bed, handwoven with a dipped front your dog can step over.
Dimensions: Width 52cm, height 28cm, length 78cm
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.
