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Handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana, our African shoulder bags are lightweight, flexible, and made for everyday use We have worked directly with weaving communities in the Bolgatanga region for over two decades. The same techniques and materials run through our collection, including Bolga hats and our African textiles range.
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Each bag is finished with upcycled leather straps and a secure top closure, dyed with plant-based colours, and available in a wide range of hues from earthy naturals to bold, expressive tones. No two are the same.
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A lightweight, compact Shoulder bag with upcycled long leather straps and a secure top closure.
Just the right size for daily errands and outings.
Length: 37-42 cm
Width: 20-22 cm
Height: 24-28 cm
The length of the straps is approx 40cm long.
Choose a basket colour from the dropdown menu to see examples of the colour scheme.
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.
Crafted to be used and admired.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 24cm
Height: 24cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Beautifully woven, naturally unique.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 40cm // Width: 24cm
Height: 24cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
Artisan craftsmanship you can carry.
This handwoven Bolga shoulder bag is crafted in Ghana from sustainable elephant grass—lightweight, strong, and timeless.
Length: 36cm // Width: 20cm
Height: 23cm (excludes handle).
Shoulder Strap Length: 40cm on average.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
Undyed elephant grass in a close, even weave, with a fold-over flap and a toggle in dark leather. The plaited strap of this handmade Bolga bag mixes dark and light tones, and leather tassels hang at each side.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
Woven in undyed elephant grass with a close, even texture, this is the larger of the mini shoulder bags. A dark leather strap, toggle, and tassels set off the natural tone of the grass.
Dimensions: Width 12cm, height 16cm, length 30cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
Bright, warm bands cross the flap, and the woven body moves from dark zigzag stripes through open lattice to a soft, warm band at the base. A leather toggle and tassel fasten the flap at the front.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
A bright, warm chevron sits in the centre of the flap, outlined in a cool, dark tone, with a checked band and open lattice weave below. A plaited strap and toggle tassel in matching bright tones finish the handwoven bag.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
The flap is striped in cool, deep tones and edged with a bright border, above a fresh, light band and an open lattice body in natural grass. The plaited strap of this African bag picks up the bright tone of the flap edge.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
Mostly natural elephant grass, with a warm-toned chevron across the flap and a fresh, bright stripe low on the body. An open lattice weave runs around the middle of this handmade bag, and a leather toggle holds the flap closed.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
A mini Bolga shoulder bag, small enough to wear all day and bold enough to finish an outfit.
A woven Bolga handbag with a flap striped in cool, dark tones and natural grass, above bright, warm bands and open latticework. A leather toggle closes the flap, and tassels hang at each side.
Dimensions: Width 10cm, height 13cm, length 25cm.
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.
