Baby & Kids Bolga Baskets

Handwoven from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Ghana, these baskets suit nurseries, change stations, and small spaces that call for natural, lightweight storage.

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  • Sale! Crafted slowly by hand, with a focus on lasting quality.Natural elephant grass creates a beautifully simple, breathable finish.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Bamboozle

    From $215

    Handwoven in Ghana to create a beautiful, breathable baby space.

    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.
    This basket has scuffed leather, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (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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  • Natural handwoven Moses baby basket with leather carry handles.Natural elephant grass Moses basket with tan leather handles.

    Moses Baby Carry Basket – Slim

    From $235

    A beautifully crafted natural nest for newborns and little ones.
    Woven by hand in Ghana, this Moses baby basket gives newborns a breathable, portable nest while supporting sustainable craftsmanship.

    Length: 76cm Width: 40cm Height: 30cm (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 optionsLoading Done This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Traditional mini handwoven Bolga basket from Northern Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Shopaholic

    $48

    A charming smaller take on the classic Bolga market basket. Each mini basket is woven by hand in Northern Ghana using sustainable elephant grass, creating a strong yet lightweight basket that’s easy to carry and useful for all kinds of smaller essentials.

    Width: 15cm
    Height:
    23cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Mini elephant grass Bolga basket traditionally handwoven in Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Parton

    $48

    Handcrafted from sustainably sourced elephant grass, this mini Bolga basket offers traditional Ghanaian weaving in a smaller, versatile size. Use it for shopping, small household items, children’s treasures, gift presentation or simply as a colourful decorative basket.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Mini African shopping basket handwoven by artisans in Northern Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Twinkle

    $48

    Traditionally handwoven in Northern Ghana, this mini market basket brings authentic West African craftsmanship to a compact, easy-to-carry design. Sustainable elephant grass provides a strong, flexible weave, while each handmade basket has its own individual colours and patterns.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    23cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Small Ghana market basket handmade from woven elephant grass

    Mini Market Basket – Blur

    $48

    A compact version of the traditional Ghanaian market basket, individually handwoven from sustainable elephant grass. Lightweight yet durable, these mini baskets are ideal for smaller shopping trips, carrying essentials or adding handcrafted character around the home.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Sale! Mini Bolga market basket handwoven from sustainable elephant grass in Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Tides

    Original price was: $48.Current price is: $38.

    Small in size but full of character, this mini Bolga market basket is handwoven by skilled weaving collectives in Northern Ghana. Made from sustainable elephant grass, it’s a practical little basket for carrying small items, gifting, display or everyday use.
    Noting this basket has a scuffed handle and has been marked down accordingly.

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    31cm

  • Sale! mini market handmade woven basket

    Mini Market Basket – Sun Ray

    Original price was: $48.Current price is: $25.

    Good things come in little baskets!

    Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.

    This basket has scuffed leather and broken stitching, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Width: 15cm
    Height:
    18cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    28cm

  • Sale! mini market african basket

    Mini Market Basket – Waterfall

    Original price was: $48.Current price is: $35.

    A pop of colour in a perfectly petite package

    Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.

    This basket has a stain on the handle, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Width: 14cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    33cm

  • Sale! Colourful handmade mini market basket from Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Santorini

    Original price was: $48.Current price is: $25.

    A little basket full of charm

    Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.

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

    Width: 16cm
    Height:
    21cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    32cm

  • Handmade mini Bolga market basket from Ghana

    Mini Market Basket – Big Bubble

    $48

    Small basket, big personality!

    Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.

    Width: 18cm
    Height:
    22cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    32cm

  • Handwoven Ghanaian mini basket with carry handle

    Mini Market Basket – Open Sea

    $48

    Carry it with confidence

    Our cutest minimarket basket has all the style and design of its big sister.

    Width: 18cm
    Height:
    24cm (excludes handle)
    Length:
    28cm

FAQs

Baby and kids Bolga baskets from Bashiri are handwoven from elephant grass (veta vera) by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region of Ghana.
The grass is harvested from the White Volta flood plains, dried, and coiled by hand into forms that are strong, lightweight, and open enough in structure to allow airflow.
Some baskets in this range include leather handles.
No plastic components, synthetic linings, or surface treatments are used.

Yes. Our woven baskets are made from natural elephant grass and coloured using natural dyes.
The open weave structure means air moves through the basket freely, which matters for nursery storage and change station use. No plastic components or synthetic linings are used.

All Bashiri Bolga baskets, including the baby and kids range, are made by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region of Ghana, the centre of Bolga weaving tradition.
Elephant grass weaving has been practised in this region for generations, and the techniques used to make these handwoven baby baskets today remain consistent with how they have always been made.
Bashiri curates each piece directly from these weaving communities in northern Ghana.

The mini market baskets and small round Bolga baskets in this range are lightweight enough for a young child to carry.
They suit children from around two years and up.

Moses baskets and Baby change baskets are designed for nursery use and include handles for adults to carry and reposition them. They sit flat and stable on a change table, floor, or shelf.

Bolga baskets made from elephant grass (veta vera) are naturally low maintenance.
The tight coil weave used by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga creates a dense, resilient structure that holds its form well under normal use.
A light wipe with a damp cloth removes dust or surface marks when needed.
For baskets with leather handles, an occasional wipe keeps the leather in good condition.
Store away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural colour of the grass.