African Bolga Baskets

Handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana, our African Bolga baskets are made for daily use and shaped to last.

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  • Closed laundry basket with natural straw with pink, green and black bands, a woven lid and leather ring handlesThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing natural straw with pink, green and black bands, a woven lid and leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Daal

    $275

    A handwoven closed laundry basket in natural straw with soft warm and fresh bands, a dark accent weave and a fitted lid that keeps washing out of sight.

    Dimensions: Diameter 47cm, height 52cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with black and mustard bands with a central diamond motif and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with black and mustard bands with a central diamond motif, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Illusion

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. This woven basket carries a diamond motif across the middle, framed by dark and warm golden bands, with a roomy body and leather handles that are easy to hold.

    Dimensions: Width 27cm, height 30cm, length 54cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with navy bands framing a pink and cream striped band and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with navy bands framing a pink and cream striped band, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Woollen

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. Deep dark bands frame a striped middle band in soft warm tones on this African basket, with a natural rim and base and sturdy leather handles.

    Dimensions: Width 27cm, height 30cm, length 56cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with a lime green band between a navy rim and navy lower body and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with a lime green band between a navy rim and navy lower body, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Grassland

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A band of bright fresh tone sits between a dark rim and dark lower body on this handwoven basket, above a natural base, with a roomy shape and firm leather handles.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

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  • Oval Bolga basket with black bands and a central black diamond motif and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the oval Bolga basket with black bands and a central black diamond motif, showing the woven interior

    Oval Basket – Martha

    $80

    An oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. Dark bands frame a woven diamond motif across the middle of this basket, in a monochrome scheme against natural straw, with firm leather handles for everyday carrying.

    Dimensions: Width 23cm, height 25cm, length 48cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with rust orange and navy bands and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with rust orange and navy bands, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Sneak

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A handmade basket in warm earthy bands set against deep dark tones, with light accents through the weave and sturdy leather handles that are easy to grip.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

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  • Oval Bolga basket with a green checkered band over maroon and gold stripes and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the oval Bolga basket with a green checkered band over maroon and gold stripes, showing the woven interior

    Oval Basket – Loquacious

    $80

    An oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A handmade basket with a checkered band of fresh cool tones at the rim over warm earthy vertical stripes, set on a natural base with a sturdy, even weave.

    Dimensions: Width 23cm, height 25cm, length 48cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with lime green vertical stripes over navy, with a navy rim and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with lime green vertical stripes over navy, with a navy rim, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Bamboozle

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. An African basket with bright fresh stripes running upright over deep dark tones, a dark rim and earthy bands near the base, woven firm enough to hold its shape.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with two black stepped bands on natural straw and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with two black stepped bands on natural straw, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Tems

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. This woven basket keeps a natural straw body with two dark stepped bands, giving a lighter look on a roomy frame with firm leather handles.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

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  • Oval Bolga basket with natural undyed straw and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the oval Bolga basket with natural undyed straw, showing the woven interior

    Oval Basket – Bottomless

    $80

    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.

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  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with an all-over black and natural check and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with an all-over black and natural check, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Bruno

    $130

    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.

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  • Three Ago square baskets with a green, brown and black stepped pattern sitting side by side on a pale timber floor.Top view of three Vounu square baskets nested inside each other, showing the woven rims and natural grass base.

    Square Basket – Ago

    From $240

    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

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FAQs

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.

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