Oval Bolga Baskets

Oval Bolga baskets are handwoven in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana, from locally grown elephant grass using traditional coiling techniques passed down through generations of Frafra weavers.

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    Oval Baskets – Colour of your choice

    From $75

    Every African oval basket is handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.
    Choose a basket colour from the dropdown menu to see examples of the colour scheme.
    Length: 40-44cm
    Width: 20-25cm
    Height: 26-28cm
    Handwoven by artisans, each oval basket is unique, with slight variations in dimensions that showcase craftsmanship.

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    Natural Oval Basket

    From $75

    Our beautiful Oval Natural Baskets are well suited to narrow spots where space is at a premium. These baskets suit everyday carrying and practical storage around the home or garden.
    Country of Origin: Ghana
    Material: Elephant Grass, Leather
    Length : 40-44cm  //  Width : 20-25cm Height : 26-28cm
    These baskets are handmade, so dimensions may vary.

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  • Sale! Natural oval Bolga basket with no handles on a wooden kitchen bench

    Oval Basket – Natural (no handles)

    Original price was: $75.Current price is: $55.

    Handwoven handleless Oval Baskets from Bolgatanga – Stylish, durable, and versatile, these artisan-crafted baskets are perfect for storage, shopping, or home decor.

    Width: 28cm
    Height: 29cm
    Length: 48cm

  • Malleable Bolga basket reshapes easily.Soft structured woven grass basket.

    Vegan Oval Basket – Wander

    $76

    Flexible form with effortless personality.

    Width: 25cm
    Height: 28cm
    Length: 49cm

  • Slow made artisan woven basket.Handcrafted elephant grass basket Ghana.

    Oval Basket – Quick

    $76

    Form shaped slowly by skilled hands.

    Every African oval basket is unique and handmade in Ghana from elephant grass.

    Width: 20cm
    Height: 26cm (excludes handles)
    Length: 44cm

  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with black and mustard bands with a central diamond motif and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with black and mustard bands with a central diamond motif, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Illusion

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. This woven basket carries a diamond motif across the middle, framed by dark and warm golden bands, with a roomy body and leather handles that are easy to hold.

    Dimensions: Width 27cm, height 30cm, length 54cm.

  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with navy bands framing a pink and cream striped band and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with navy bands framing a pink and cream striped band, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Woollen

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. Deep dark bands frame a striped middle band in soft warm tones on this African basket, with a natural rim and base and sturdy leather handles.

    Dimensions: Width 27cm, height 30cm, length 56cm.

  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with a lime green band between a navy rim and navy lower body and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with a lime green band between a navy rim and navy lower body, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Grassland

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A band of bright fresh tone sits between a dark rim and dark lower body on this handwoven basket, above a natural base, with a roomy shape and firm leather handles.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

  • Oval Bolga basket with black bands and a central black diamond motif and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the oval Bolga basket with black bands and a central black diamond motif, showing the woven interior

    Oval Basket – Martha

    $80

    An oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. Dark bands frame a woven diamond motif across the middle of this basket, in a monochrome scheme against natural straw, with firm leather handles for everyday carrying.

    Dimensions: Width 23cm, height 25cm, length 48cm.

  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with rust orange and navy bands and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with rust orange and navy bands, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Sneak

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A handmade basket in warm earthy bands set against deep dark tones, with light accents through the weave and sturdy leather handles that are easy to grip.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

  • Oval Bolga basket with a green checkered band over maroon and gold stripes and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the oval Bolga basket with a green checkered band over maroon and gold stripes, showing the woven interior

    Oval Basket – Loquacious

    $80

    An oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. A handmade basket with a checkered band of fresh cool tones at the rim over warm earthy vertical stripes, set on a natural base with a sturdy, even weave.

    Dimensions: Width 23cm, height 25cm, length 48cm.

  • Extra large oval Bolga basket with lime green vertical stripes over navy, with a navy rim and leather handles, on a wooden kitchen benchAngled view of the extra large oval Bolga basket with lime green vertical stripes over navy, with a navy rim, showing the woven interior

    Extra Large Oval Basket – Bamboozle

    $130

    An extra large oval Bolga basket with a slim, elongated shape, used for shopping, beach days or storage at home. An African basket with bright fresh stripes running upright over deep dark tones, a dark rim and earthy bands near the base, woven firm enough to hold its shape.

    Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 29cm, length 58cm.

FAQs

Oval Bolga baskets are hand-woven by artisans in Bolgatanga, Ghana from sustainable elephant grass.
Each piece is individually handmade using traditional techniques passed down through generations, making every basket unique in weave and shape

Oval Bolga baskets have an elongated shape suited for carrying longer items and fit differently in storage compared with round styles. For other basket designs and uses, see our African Bolga Baskets collection

Our oval baskets come in a range of options. Some feature leather handles, while others are thoughtfully made as vegan baskets without leather.
You can choose your basket in two ways. With Colour of Your Choice, you select your preferred colour tones and we choose a basket to match, or choose from individually named baskets, where each piece is shown on its own and you receive the exact basket pictured.

Oval Bolga 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.

Oval Bolga market basket handwoven in Ghana with leather handles, shown carrying fresh produce on a kitchen bench