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Soft, lightweight and beautifully crafted, our Bolga shoulder bags are designed for everyday ease and timeless style. Finished with upcycled goat leather straps and secure top closures, these African shoulder bags are created with both function and care in mind. Available in a wide range of colours, from bright and expressive to soft, earthy tones, each piece is dyed using non toxic methods and made to last. The same materials and techniques can be seen across our woven accessories, including traditional Bolga hats and handwoven pieces within our African textiles collection. For over two decades, we have worked closely with local weaving communities in the Bolgatanga region, supporting families and preserving an artistic tradition that continues to thrive through skill, care and connection.
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Handwoven in Northern Ghana using sustainably sourced elephant grass, each bag reflects generations of weaving knowledge and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. The malleable woven form allows for comfortable, portable use while offering practical storage for daily essentials.
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Country of Origin: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
Length: 37-42 cm
Width: 20-22 cm
Height: 24-28 cm
The length of the straps is approx 40cm long.
Country of Origin: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
Length: 37-42 cm
Width: 20-22 cm
Height: 24-28 cm
The length of the straps is approx 40cm long.
Open weave is a handmade technique where small gaps are left between strands, creating a lighter, more flexible bag. It allows airflow and shows the woven pattern clearly.
This shoulder bag is currently on sale, with 50% off for a limited time.
Country of Origin: Ghana
Material: Elephant Grass, Leather.
Approx diameter: 37cm x 25cm. The length of the straps are approx 40cm long.
As each bag is handwoven, small variations in size and weave are part of what makes every piece unique.
Every weave line reflects the maker’s steady rhythm.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Carefully shaped by skilled Ghanaian artisans with precision.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 38cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Craftwork rooted in community and long-held tradition.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Woven slowly using time-honoured Bolga techniques.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Natural grass tones pair seamlessly with modern styling.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Each strand is woven with purposeful tension and care.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Artisanal weaving offers subtle variation in every piece.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Handwoven with precision using resilient elephant grass.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Sustainably sourced materials bring natural texture and warmth.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 46cm // Width: 15cm
Height: 25cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Bolga shoulder bags are soft, handwoven basket bags made by artisans in and around Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana, using sustainably sourced elephant grass.
The grass is locally grown, hand-dyed with non-toxic dyes, and woven into a flexible, lightweight bag that sits comfortably on the shoulder.
Each bag is finished with upcycled leather straps and a simple top closure, making it practical for carrying everyday personal items.
Every piece is woven by hand, supporting long-standing weaving traditions and fair, ongoing work for local families.
Bolga shoulder bags are designed for carrying on the body, with a softer, more flexible weave, and leather straps that sit comfortably over the shoulder.
They’re lighter and more malleable than most market or oval baskets, making them well suited to everyday essentials and travel.
Market baskets and oval baskets have a firmer structure and open handles, designed to carry heavier loads and hold their shape when set down. Shoulder bags prioritise comfort, movement, and ease, while other Bolga basket styles focus more on capacity and structure.
Our Bolga shoulder bags are available in both open-weave and closed-weave styles. They’re woven in a wide range of colour combinations, from bright and patterned to more neutral, earthy tones.
You can choose your bag in two ways: with our Colour of Your Choice option, where you select preferred colour tones and we choose a bag to match, or by selecting from individually listed bags, where each piece is photographed, named, and sent exactly as shown.
Shoulder bags 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 for orders over $90.
Full details are available on our shipping page.
