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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 beautiful example of West African basket weaving, this large round Bolga basket is handmade in Northern Ghana by local weaving collectives. Sustainable elephant grass creates a durable yet flexible basket designed for years of practical use.
This basket has scuffs on leather with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Width: 38cm
Height: 26cm (excludes handles)
Made from strong elephant grass, built to last for years
Handmade in: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
Dimensions (L x W x H): 26cm x 33cm x 35cm
Each basket is one of a kind, with its own colour and pattern
Handmade in: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
Dimensions (L x W x H): 25cm x 33cm x 30cm
Durable natural fibre baskets that get better with age
Handmade in: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
Dimensions (L x W x H): 29cm x 32cm x 31cm
Brighten your day, one basket at a time
The African Market Basket is a premium double weave Bolga basket, crafted from the best elephant grass by the best weavers.
This basket has scuffed leather handle, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Length: 46cm // Width: 26cm
Height: 34cm (excludes handle)
Good things come in little baskets!
Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.
This basket has scuffed leather and broken stitching, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Width: 15cm
Height: 18cm (excludes handle)
Length: 28cm
A pop of colour in a perfectly petite package
Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.
This basket has a stain on the handle, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Width: 14cm
Height: 22cm (excludes handle)
Length: 33cm
A little piece of Ghanaian joy
Our Uba baskets are open mouthed (no handles) and perfect for storage.
Diameter: 33cm
Height: 20cm
A little piece of Ghanaian joy
Our Uba baskets are open mouthed (no handles) and perfect for storage.
Diameter: 33cm
Height: 18cm
Small basket, big personality!
Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.
Width: 18cm
Height: 22cm (excludes handle)
Length: 32cm
Carry it with confidence
Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.
Width: 18cm
Height: 24cm (excludes handle)
Length: 28cm
Practical, durable and beautiful
Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.
Width: 18cm
Height: 24cm (excludes handle)
Length: 28cm
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.
