Oval Basket – Quick
$76Form shaped slowly by skilled hands.
Every African oval basket is unique and handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.
Width: 20cm
Height: 26cm (excludes handles)
Length: 44cm
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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.
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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Form shaped slowly by skilled hands.
Every African oval basket is unique and handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.
Width: 20cm
Height: 26cm (excludes handles)
Length: 44cm


Handwoven with finesse, this hat offers shade, comfort, and effortless style.
Each hat is completely unique.
Refer to the Sizing Guide below for more information.
Brim: 67cm
Height: 13cm
Head Circumference: 63cm


A subtle luxury, this design showcases delicate grass weaving with understated organic tones.
Diameter: 22cm
Height: 14cm (excludes handle)


Created where the earth sings and hands listen.
Dimensions (height x diameter)
Small – 25 x 36cm


Large volume, woven tote bag perfect for the beach or general shopping.
This basket has a scuff in the leather, all imperfections are shown in the photo. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Length: 53m // Width: 20cm
Height: 38cm (excludes handle)


Large volume, woven tote bag perfect for the beach or general shopping.
This basket has faded die, all imperfections are shown in the photo. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Length: 53m // Width: 20cm
Height: 38cm (excludes handle)


Creating electricity from carpet
Length : 44cm // Width : 28cm
This basket has some imperfections in the weave, all imperfections are shown in the photo. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Height : 20cm


A round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. Bands of fresh, leafy shades and warm, rosy stripes sit above a deep, dark check, under a deep-toned rim. An African basket with sturdy, even walls.
Dimensions: Diameter 42cm, height 23cm.


A wave basket handwoven from elephant grass, open at the top with a rippling rim and no handles. Warm, golden tones carry deep, dark stripes and checks around this African basket, under a deep-toned rim. The firm walls keep the wave shape steady.
Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 25cm.


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. Bright, zesty shades and warm tones alternate with deep, dark stripes from rim to base on this handwoven basket. The firm sides keep a full, rounded shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 48cm, height 29cm.


A round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. Warm, golden tones run above and below a band of deep, dusky shades on this handmade basket. The close weave gives it firm, upright sides.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 24cm.


A wave basket handwoven from elephant grass, open at the top with a rippling rim and no handles. Fresh, leafy shades and warm, rosy tones frame a deep, dark check across the middle of this handmade basket. Its rim rises and falls in deep waves.
Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 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.




