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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 set of open laundry baskets in fresh cool tones with a bright warm band, finished with dark checked bands at the rim and base and tall leather handles.
Sizes:
Small: height 47cm, diameter 42cm
Medium: height 49cm, diameter 47cm
Large: height 50cm, diameter 51cm
Available as a single basket or a Set of 3 (S,M,L).
A rounded Bolga pot basket, wide and steady at the base and narrower at the top. Warm and deep bands circle the upper half of this woven basket above a bold diagonal monochrome pattern, finished with a leather-wrapped handle.
Dimensions: Width 37cm at the widest, 26cm at the top, height 29cm.
This woven closed laundry basket is worked in warm rosy tones with dark bands and fine earthy stripes, topped with a fitted lid and a leather loop handle.
Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, height 54cm.
A handwoven open laundry basket in deep and fresh cool tones on natural straw, with tall leather handles and a firm weave that stands upright on its own.
Dimensions: Diameter 52cm, height 51cm.
A round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. This handwoven basket has fresh bright bands with a soft warm check and a dark stripe through the middle, and a firm weave that keeps its round shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm, height 22cm.
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.
Sale: 25% off dark blue and navy designs
These small round Bolga baskets are hand-woven from elephant grass.
Blue baskets include aqua, turquoise, dark and light blues.
The images show examples of blue baskets.
Each basket is unique, so your selection will be in the chosen colour scheme, but not identical to the photos.
Country: Ghana
Diameter: 20cm – 29cm
As these baskets are handmade, diameter will vary within these specifications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
