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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  • Handwoven Ghanaian basket showing natural variation in colour and pattern.Natural oval storage basket with traditional Bolga weaving.

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Bucket

    $135

    Each basket carries the subtle character of its handmade origins.

    Every African oval basket is unique and handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.

    Width: 29cm
    Height: 31cm (excludes handles)
    Length: 55cm

  • Natural Bolga oval basket with a spacious open interior.Natural elephant grass basket with recycled leather offcut handles.

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Big Store

    $135

    Natural texture and leather handles give each basket character.

    Every African oval basket is unique and handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.

    Width: 29cm
    Height: 33cm (excludes handles)
    Length: 55cm

  • Small round Bashiri Bolga basket in elephant grass from Bolgatanga Ghana

    Small Round Basket – Emerge

    $40

    Bashiri has worked directly with weavers in Bolgatanga since 1997, visiting the region annually and selecting baskets in person. This small round Bolga basket offers a more compact carrying size, with each piece selected directly in Bolgatanga for our Australian collection.

    Diameter: 24cm
    Height: 16cm (excludes handle)

  • Traditional mini handwoven Bolga basket from Northern Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Shopaholic

    $48

    A charming smaller take on the classic Bolga market basket. Each mini basket is woven by hand in Northern Ghana using sustainable elephant grass, creating a strong yet lightweight basket that’s easy to carry and useful for all kinds of smaller essentials.

    Width: 15cm
    Height:
    23cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Large Bolga hamper basket photographed in a neutral home setting.Handwoven elephant grass hamper basket with natural colour tonal variation.

    Medium Hamper Basket – Sandcastle

    $160

    Handwoven character makes every basket subtly unique.

    Practical, stylish and 100% hand woven in West Africa.

    Diameter: 50cm
    Height: 20cm

  • Mini elephant grass Bolga basket traditionally handwoven in Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Parton

    $48

    Handcrafted from sustainably sourced elephant grass, this mini Bolga basket offers traditional Ghanaian weaving in a smaller, versatile size. Use it for shopping, small household items, children’s treasures, gift presentation or simply as a colourful decorative basket.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Small elephant grass Bolga basket handwoven in Bolgatanga Ghana

    Small Round Basket – Teddy

    $40

    The elephant grass (veta vera) used for this small round Bolga basket is sourced from the White Volta flood plains and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana. The naturally resilient fibre gives the basket its combination of structure and flexibility, while the compact round form works well for smaller everyday loads.

    Diameter: 22cm
    Height: 16cm (excludes handle)

  • Natural elephant grass hamper basket styled as a gift hamper.Large natural basket used for laundry storage in a home.

    Medium Hamper Basket – Pronto

    $135

    Natural texture and thoughtful craftsmanship bring warmth to any room.

    Practical, stylish and 100% hand woven in West Africa.

    Diameter: 47cm
    Height: 19cm

  • Handwoven Ghanaian hamper basket with a generous open interior.

    Extra Large Hamper Basket – Content

    $220

    Generously sized for laundry, linens, hampers and everyday storage.

    Practical, stylish and 100% hand woven in West Africa.

    Diameter: 56cm
    Height: 22cm

  • Small round Bolga basket in elephant grass, Bolgatanga Ghana

    Small Round Basket – Justine

    $40

    This small round Bolga basket is a compact version of the classic market basket made in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region. Woven from elephant grass (veta vera) by Frafra weavers, its smaller proportions make it easy to carry when you don’t need the capacity of a full-sized market basket.

    Diameter: 21cm
    Height: 15cm (excludes handle)

  • Large elephant grass basket filled with blankets and homewares.Handwoven Ghanaian hamper basket with a generous open interior.

    Extra Large Hamper Basket – Funky Town

    $220

    A timeless storage piece with beautiful, sculptural woven texture.

    Practical, stylish and 100% hand woven in West Africa.

    Diameter: 60cm
    Height: 22cm

  • Mini African shopping basket handwoven by artisans in Northern Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Twinkle

    $48

    Traditionally handwoven in Northern Ghana, this mini market basket brings authentic West African craftsmanship to a compact, easy-to-carry design. Sustainable elephant grass provides a strong, flexible weave, while each handmade basket has its own individual colours and patterns.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    23cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

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 $90.
Full details are available on our shipping page.

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