Bolga Laundry Baskets

Handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, Ghana, our Bolga laundry baskets come in open and lidded styles, each one unique in pattern and hue.

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  • Open Laundry Bolga Basket - NaturalOpen African laundry basket

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Natural

    From $240

    Bolga laundry basket, hand-woven in Ghana from elephant grass and finished with smooth leather handles. Spacious yet lightweight, it keeps laundry organised and doubles as elegant, eco-friendly storage anywhere in the home.
    Available as a single basket or a set of 3.

    Approximate Dimensions (height x diameter)
    Small – 45 x 43cm 
    Medium –  48 x 45cm 
    Large –  51 x 48cm
    Each basket is handwoven, so dimensions may vary slightly – adding to its unique character.

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  • Handwoven Bolga laundry basket made from natural elephant grass, featuring a leather ring handle, perfect for sustainable storage solutions.Natural Laundry basket with a lid

    Bolga Laundry Basket – Natural

    $275

    Classic, woven laundry basket in a natural colour. Comes with durable leather handles and a lid.

    Approx Dimensions: Diameter: 40-45 cm Height: 50-55cm (plus lid)

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    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Softlight

    From $200

    Open-top Bolga baskets that keep laundry, throws, and daily clutter in one tidy place.
    Handwoven in Ghana with generous room and an easy, grab-and-go shape.

    These basketes have stains on leather, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The prices have been adjusted accordingly.

     

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  • Closed laundry basket with green, teal and orange stripes, a woven lid and leather ring handlesThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing green, teal and orange stripes, a woven lid and leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Fir

    $275

    This Bolga laundry basket carries deep cool bands with bright warm stripes above a dark base, with a fitted lid and leather ring handles on each side.

    Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, height 50cm.

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  • Closed laundry basket with bright pink with gold and black bands, a patterned woven lid and leather ring handlesThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing bright pink with gold and black bands, a patterned woven lid and leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Tinsel

    $275

    A handwoven laundry basket in bright warm tones with golden and dark bands through the middle, and a patterned lid that keeps linen tucked away.

    Dimensions: Diameter 48cm, height 50cm.

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  • Open laundry basket with navy, red and mint green bands and tall leather handlesAngled view of the open laundry basket with navy, red and mint green bands and tall leather handles

    Open Laundry Basket – Epic

    $265

    An African laundry basket with deep cool and warm bands around a fresh pale middle stripe, tall leather handles and a firm, upright weave.

    Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, height 50cm.

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  • Closed laundry basket with a black and natural check, a woven lid and leather ring handlesThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing a black and natural check, a woven lid and leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Jones

    $275

    This African laundry basket is woven in a bold monochrome check from rim to base, with a fitted lid and leather ring handles on the sides.

    Dimensions: Diameter 48cm, height 50cm.

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  • Open laundry basket with navy and red bands with a pale green check and tall leather handlesAngled view of the open laundry basket with navy and red bands with a pale green check and tall leather handles

    Open Laundry Basket – Mythic

    $240

    This woven laundry basket has deep dark and warm bands with a soft pale check through the middle, tall leather handles and an open top for easy loading.

    Dimensions: Diameter 41cm, height 48cm.

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  • Closed laundry basket with multicoloured orange, blue and yellow stripes above a natural base, with a woven lid and leather ring handlesThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing multicoloured orange, blue and yellow stripes above a natural base, with a woven lid and leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Cupday

    $275

    A handmade closed laundry basket with fine bright stripes in warm and cool tones above a natural base, and a lid that sits snugly over the top.

    Dimensions: Diameter 45cm, height 50cm.

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  • Open laundry basket with teal, green and pink bands with black checked rims and tall leather handlesSet of three teal and pink open laundry baskets in small, medium and large

    Open Laundry Basket Set – Spandex

    From $240

    A set of open laundry baskets in fresh cool tones with a bright warm band, finished with dark checked bands at the rim and base and tall leather handles.

    Sizes:
    Small: height 47cm, diameter 42cm
    Medium: height 49cm, diameter 47cm
    Large: height 50cm, diameter 51cm
    Available as a single basket or a Set of 3 (S,M,L).

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  • Closed laundry basket with coral pink and black bands with olive stripes and a woven lidThe closed laundry basket with its lid off, showing coral pink and black bands with olive stripes and a woven lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Ember

    $275

    This woven closed laundry basket is worked in warm rosy tones with dark bands and fine earthy stripes, topped with a fitted lid and a leather loop handle.

    Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, height 54cm.

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  • Open laundry basket with navy, teal and green bands on natural straw and tall leather handlesAngled view of the open laundry basket with navy, teal and green bands on natural straw and tall leather handles

    Open Laundry Basket – Wishywashy

    $265

    A handwoven open laundry basket in deep and fresh cool tones on natural straw, with tall leather handles and a firm weave that stands upright on its own.

    Dimensions: Diameter 52cm, height 51cm.

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FAQs

Bolga laundry baskets are handwoven in Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana, using locally grown elephant grass.

Artisans build each basket by hand using traditional Bolga weaving techniques, creating a strong but breathable structure suited to everyday laundry use.
Styles include open baskets and baskets with woven lids, with each piece shaped by the weaver for holding, storing, and airing laundry.

Bolga laundry baskets are available in a small range of styles.
Open baskets have no lid and offer easy access, making them well suited to everyday use.
Closed baskets with a flat woven lid keep laundry neatly out of view and give the basket a more finished look.
Closed baskets with a raised or peaked woven lid (sometimes described as a hat-style lid) have a more sculptural form. This three-dimensional shape takes extra skill to weave and reflects the individuality and craftsmanship of the maker.
All styles feature leather handles, making them easy to lift and move around the home.

Alongside our Bolga laundry baskets, we offer a range of woven storage baskets for different uses around the home.
Hamper baskets are a popular option for general storage. They’re typically shorter than laundry baskets and commonly used for throw blankets, toys, firewood, and everyday household items, though they can also be used for laundry.
Just like our laundry baskets, they’re handwoven in Ghana from elephant grass.

Our laundry 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 $90.
Full details are available on our shipping page.

Handwoven African Bolga laundry basket with a woven lid and leather handles in a colourful patterned weave