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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  • Closed bolga laundry basket, green, orange and black stripes over natural straw, with leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Sherbee

    $275

    A woven african basket in green, orange and black stripes over natural straw, with two leather ring handles and a fitted lid for keeping the contents covered.

    Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, height 50cm

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  • Bolga laundry basket set, teal, pink and black stripes, shown in small, medium and large

    Open Laundry Basket Set – Quicksilver

    From $240

    A woven bolga basket striped in teal, pink and black, for laundry or storage.

    Sizes:
    Small: height 47cm, diameter 39cm
    Medium: height 48cm, diameter 45cm
    Large: height 50cm, diameter 49cm
    Available as a single basket or a Set of 3 (S,M,L).

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  • Closed bolga laundry basket, navy and teal chevron stripes over natural straw, with leather ring handles

    Closed Laundry Basket – Slurpee

    $275

    This handwoven laundry basket carries navy and teal chevron stripes over natural straw, with two leather ring handles and a lid that lifts off in one piece.

    Dimensions: Diameter 45cm, height 50cm

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  • Open bolga laundry basket, solid emerald green with natural rim and base, tall leather handles

    Open Laundry Basket – Emerald

    $240

    This open bolga basket is woven in a solid emerald green with a natural rim and base, and two tall leather handles.

    Dimensions: Diameter 42cm, height 48cm

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  • Large laundry basket showing a tight weave pattern with leather handles

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Downtown

    $265

    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.

    Dimensions (diameter x height): 50 x 50cm

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  • Open Bolga laundry basket with a patterned weave and leather handle detail

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Aqueduct

    $265

    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.

    Dimensions (diameter x height): 50 x 50cm

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  • Open laundry basket with a patterned weave, open top, leather handles visible

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Gallop

    $250

    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.

    Dimensions (diameter x height): 43 x 48cm

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  • Sale! Open weave laundry basket with a patterned design and leather carry handles

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Flush

    Original price was: $240.Current price is: $225.

    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.

    This basket has a missing patch of leather, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions (diameter x height): 48 x 43cm

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  • Bolga laundry basket with lid handwoven from elephant grass in Ghana

    Bolga Laundry Basket – Toastie

    $275

    A spacious Bolga laundry basket with a fitted woven lid, handcrafted by skilled weaving collectives in Northern Ghana. Made from sustainable elephant grass, its sturdy construction and generous capacity make it a practical and attractive option for storing laundry around the home

    Approx Dimensions:
    Diameter: 52cm Height: 52cm (plus lid)

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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