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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 round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. Deep, dark checks and warm, earthy tones sit in wide bands above a natural lower half on this woven basket. Its firm sides hold a full, rounded shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 35cm, height 24cm.
A wave basket handwoven from elephant grass, open at the top with a rippling rim and no handles. Cool, sea-toned and warm, sunset shades frame a wide band of deep, dark checks, above a natural base. The rippling rim holds its shape.
Dimensions: Width 55cm, height 27cm.
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. Warm, fiery tones fill the upper half of this handwoven basket, over a fine check of deep, dark tones and natural grass. The wide base sits steady.
Dimensions: Diameter 44cm, height 25cm.
A round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. Bands of cool, sea-toned shades, warm golden tones and deep checks wrap this handwoven basket, under a matching rim. The weave is close and firm.
Dimensions: Diameter 35cm, height 18cm.
A round Bolga basket with no handles, open at the top and fully vegan, used for storage around the home. Upright stripes and blocks in deep, cool tones run around a natural base on this woven basket. The coiled sides keep a steady, rounded shape.
This basket has a weak rim with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 15cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Warm, rich tones fill the lower half of this handwoven basket in a checked weave, under bands of deep, leafy and dark shades. The coiled body is sturdy and even.
Dimensions: Diameter 27cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. A mostly natural handmade basket with checked bands of warm, rosy tones and deep, dusky shades near the rim and base. Its firm sides hold their shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 27cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Bands of bright, zesty shades and cool, deep tones run around this African basket, under a rim in alternating dark and natural sections. The wide base sits steady.
Dimensions: Diameter 27cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Deep, forest-toned bands frame a centre of warm, golden checks on this woven basket, with a matching rim. A sturdy coil holds the rounded shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Cool, deep tones and warm, rosy shades are woven in upright stripes and blocks around this handmade basket, with a natural rim. Its firm sides keep a full, rounded shape.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Warm, citrus tones and fresh, leafy shades run in checked and zigzag bands around this handwoven basket. The handle stands tall over a firm, rounded body.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
A small round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle. Deep, dark checks fill the top half of this woven basket, over warm, rosy tones below. The tight coil gives it firm, upright sides.
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm, height 14cm.
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.
