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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  • Green and rust lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe green and rust lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Earthsong

    $275

    A tall, lidded laundry basket in warm, earthy tones, with bands of fresh, cool tone and natural grass through the middle. The handwoven lid has its own woven trim and leather loop, and sits snugly on the rim.

    Dimensions: Width 48cm, height 53cm.

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  • Natural and green lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe natural and green lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Wanderlust

    $275

    A mostly natural laundry basket with a lid, woven from undyed elephant grass with a few fine bands of fresh, cool tone and dark accents near the rim and base. The fitted lid has a leather loop and keeps the room tidy.

    Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 52cm.

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  • Black and natural lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe black and natural lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Daydream

    $275

    A lidded laundry basket with a bold pattern of deep, dark stripes on natural grass, angled in sections around the body. The matching woven lid finishes the graphic look of this African basket.

    Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 52cm.

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  • Orange, green and lime lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe orange, green and lime lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Gathering

    $275

    A tall, round Bolga laundry basket with a lid, woven in bold, warm tones and bands of fresh, cool tone, with a checked pattern through the middle. The firm weave keeps its upright shape, and the lid sits snugly on top.

    Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 52cm.

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  • Pink, orange and black lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe pink, orange and black lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Folklore

    $275

    This lidded laundry basket is woven in bright, warm bands between fine stripes of dark and natural grass, with a matching multicoloured lid. Leather rings on each side and a leather loop on the lid finish the handwoven basket.

    Dimensions: Width 47cm, height 52cm.

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  • Mustard, green and pink lidded Bolga laundry basket with leather ring handles, handwoven from elephant grassThe mustard, green and pink lidded Bolga laundry basket with the lid off, showing the woven interior and lid

    Closed Laundry Basket – Wildhaven

    $275

    A tall, lidded laundry basket with stacked bands in warm, earthy tones, soft, pale tones and fresh, cool tones from rim to base. The fitted woven lid has a leather loop at the top and keeps washing out of sight.

    Dimensions: Width 50cm, height 51cm.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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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