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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  • Sale! Open laundry basket with a woven pattern and stitched leather handles

    Open Laundry Bolga Basket – Mist

    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 scuffed leather handle, with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

    Dimensions (diameter x height): 48 x 43cm

  • 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

  • Traditional handwoven Bolga laundry hamper with elephant grass lid

    Bolga Laundry Basket – Icestorm

    $275

    Strong, roomy and made for everyday use, this Bolga laundry hamper features a matching woven lid for tidy storage. Handcrafted by weaving collectives in Northern Ghana from sustainable elephant grass, each piece carries its own distinctive colours, patterns and handmade character.

    Approx Dimensions:
    Diameter:  51cm Height: 52cm (plus lid)

  • 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)

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