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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  • Hamper basket in warm and dark-toned stripes with leather handles, on a wood tableAngled view of the warm striped hamper basket showing the woven interior

    Hamper Basket Set – Seaside

    From $125

    Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.

    A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.

    A set of three African baskets in alternating warm and deep dark-toned stripes, with a fine twisted-weave band near the rim. The three sizes nest inside one another, so they store compactly when they’re not in use.

    Sizes:
    Small: height 22cm, diameter 37cm
    Medium: height 24cm, diameter 41cm
    Large: height 27cm, diameter 46cm
    Available as a single basket or a Set of 3 (S,M,L).

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  • Hamper basket in natural straw with two dark-toned stripes and leather handles, on a wood tableAngled view of the natural hamper basket with dark stripes showing the woven interior

    Hamper Basket Set – Pickleball

    From $125

    Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.

    A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.

    A set of three handwoven hamper baskets in natural straw, each ringed with two deep, dark-toned stripes. The three sizes nest inside one another, so they store compactly when they’re not in use.

    Sizes:
    Small: height 24cm, diameter 37cm
    Medium: height 26cm, diameter 42cm

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  • Sale! Medium hamper basket with jewel-toned stepped stripes and leather handles, on a wood tableAngled view of the jewel-toned hamper basket showing the coiled elephant grass interior

    Medium Hamper Basket – Wishywashy

    Original price was: $145.Current price is: $130.

    Woven hamper basket from Bolgatanga, Ghana.

    A large, bowl-shaped storage basket from elephant grass, with handles made from leather offcuts. Holds throw blankets, toys, laundry, or firewood.

    A handwoven Bolga basket ringed with jewel-toned bands, cool and warm shades stepping around the body in a checked pattern between natural straw edges. Tightly coiled walls keep the round shape steady when it’s full.

    This basket has scuffed leather on the handles with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions: Width 43cm, height 27cm.

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  • Golden retriever resting in an extra large woven dog bed with red and black flecks on a timber floorAngled view of the extra large Bolga dog bed showing rows of red, black, and brown flecks

    Extra Large Pet Basket – Pawable

    $295

    A Bolga pet basket hand-coiled from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Ghana, with walls firm enough to hold their shape and open enough for air to move through while your cat or dog sleeps.

    An extra large Bolga dog bed in natural elephant grass, with rows of red, black, and brown flecks right round the walls. The size gives a big dog room to stretch out, with a low entry at the front.

    Dimensions: Width 53cm, height 31cm, length 87cm.

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  • Spaniel resting in a small woven pet basket with green and blue-green bands on a timber floorAngled view of the small Bolga cat or dog bed showing the green banding inside

    Small Pet Basket – Bubbles

    $240

    A Bolga pet basket hand-coiled from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Ghana, with walls firm enough to hold their shape and open enough for air to move through while your cat or dog sleeps.

    A small Bolga pet bed for a cat or small dog, in natural grass with deep green and blue-green bands and a fleck of rust near the base. The dipped front makes it easy to climb in and out.

    Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 28cm, length 67cm.

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  • Golden retriever resting in a charcoal and pink striped Bolga dog bed beside a green sofaAngled view of the medium Bolga dog bed showing the charcoal and pink bands inside

    Medium Pet Basket – Bobby

    $255

    A Bolga pet basket hand-coiled from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Ghana, with walls firm enough to hold their shape and open enough for air to move through while your cat or dog sleeps.

    This medium woven dog bed has wide charcoal bands and a soft pink stripe on natural elephant grass. The low front lets a dog step straight in, with higher walls at the back and sides to lean against.

    Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 28cm, length 71cm.

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  • Green Moses baby basket with a yellow rim on a rug in a nurseryAngled view of the green Moses basket showing the woven base inside

    Moses Baby Basket – Softness

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    A woven Moses basket in a deep, even green, set on a natural elephant grass base and finished with a warm yellow rim. Brown leather-wrapped handles stand out against the single colour.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

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  • Moses basket with a rust band and black zigzag lines on a nursery rug beside a folded blanketAngled view of the natural Moses basket showing the rust zigzag band and woven base

    Moses Baby Basket – Gurgle

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Natural elephant grass with a wide rust band, crossed by fine black lines that zigzag round the sides of this Bolga Moses basket. Two leather-wrapped handles stand high above the rim for a two-handed lift.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Moses baby basket with dark multicolour stripes and leather handles on a rug beside a cotAngled view of the dark multicolour Moses basket showing the striped inner walls

    Moses Baby Basket – Dreamy

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    A Bolga Moses basket with a dark body and rows of rust, green, blue-green, and pink flecks above a natural base. The stripes carry through to the inside walls, so the pattern shows from above as well.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Moses baby basket with teal stripes and a rust diamond, white linen inside, on a rug in a nurseryAngled view of the natural Moses basket showing the teal and blue bands inside and the leather handles

    Moses Baby Basket – Naptime

    From $235

    Crafted from sustainable fibres for baby’s first resting place.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    This handwoven Moses basket pairs natural elephant grass with two bands of teal and deep blue flecks, and a rust diamond worked into the front. A fine rust line runs between the bands, right round the body.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 29cm (excludes handle)

    Portable bassinet
    Lightweight elephant grass weave, with leather-wrapped handles that fold down for carrying.

    Breathable
    The open weave lets air move through the sides of the basket.

    Woven in Bolgatanga
    Handwoven by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region.

    Optional foam mattress
    A custom-fitted foam insert can be added for the base.

    Select optionsDone This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Warm and dark banded medium round Bolga basket with leather-wrapped handle, on a timber tableTop view of the warm and dark banded medium round Bolga basket showing the woven interior and handle

    Medium Round Basket – Warmday

    $60

    A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.

    A woven Bolga basket with warm and dark bands at the top over a pale checked body, finished with a warm stripe at the base. The firm weave holds its round shape.

    Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 20cm.

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  • Warm pastel banded medium round Bolga basket with leather-wrapped handle, on a timber tableTop view of the warm pastel banded medium round Bolga basket showing the woven interior and handle

    Medium Round Basket – Honeycomb

    $60

    A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.

    An African basket in soft, warm tones, banded with a strong mid-tone stripe across a pale body. Undyed handle wraps and a leather grip keep the look clean.

    Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 20cm.

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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 $110.
Full details are available on our shipping page.

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