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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 large round Bolga basket in fresh leafy tones over natural straw, with a band of deep inky checks around the middle. The handle frame is wrapped in bright accents under the leather grip, for everyday trips to the market.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
This large handwoven basket is round and full-bodied, woven in muted olive and slate tones with bands of natural checks and small warm flecks. A relaxed, earthy pattern on a sturdy basket for toys, throws or the weekly shop.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 23cm.
A large round Bolga basket with bold bands of sunny, sea-green and deep inky tones, and a patterned band in the same shades near the base. The dark rim and wrapped handle frame carry a leather grip for groceries or picnic gear.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 23cm.
A large round African basket woven in natural straw and deep inky tones, in a fine, shifting checkered pattern that wraps the whole body. Understated enough for storage in any room, and sturdy enough for the weekly shop.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 23cm.
This handwoven Bolga basket is large and round, with diagonal sections of deep reds, inky dark tones and natural checks under a dark rim. The handle frame is wrapped in matching tones under a leather grip, ready for grocery runs or picnics.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 23cm.
A large round Bolga basket woven in one warm terracotta tone from base to rim, finished with a natural straw rim and handle loops. Its slightly taller, sturdy body suits laundry, toys or blankets beside the sofa.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 28cm.
A large round Bolga basket in warm amber and burnt tones, crossed by a diagonal checkerboard in deep, dark tones and natural straw. It holds its round shape well, with a leather-wrapped handle for trips to the market.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 24cm.
This handwoven large round basket pairs a fresh leafy band at the rim with an earthy checkerboard of warm, earthy tones and natural straw below. A sturdy everyday basket for groceries, picnics or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 24cm.
A large round Bolga basket woven with bands of bright leafy and citrus tones, deep inky stripes and a woven arrow motif across natural straw. The leather-wrapped handle sits over a wide, open body that takes a full grocery shop.
Dimensions: Diameter 37cm, height 24cm.
A large round Bolga basket framed by warm burnt tones at the rim and base, with rows of rosy and deep inky stripes on natural straw between. The natural handle loops carry a leather grip for groceries or picnic gear.
Dimensions: Diameter 41cm, height 26cm.
This handwoven Bolga basket is large and round, with a sea-green and berry band at the top and a fine pattern of deep inky and natural tones below. Sturdy enough for the weekly shop, and just as useful on the floor for throws or toys.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
A large round Bolga basket with warm sunny and fiery bands alternating with deep, dark zigzag rows across natural straw. The bold banding runs right around the body, with a leather-wrapped handle for market days.
Dimensions: Diameter 40cm, height 25cm.
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.
