Classic Market Basket – Esi

woven shopping basket

The classic market basket is the one you’ll reach for on the way out the door: upright, open at the top, with two leather-trimmed handles that hold their shape.

FAQs

What is a classic African market basket?
A classic African market basket is the upright, open-topped shopping style with two sturdy handles, made for carrying by hand.
Like the rest of the range, it’s handwoven in Bolgatanga from elephant grass (veta vera). See the full African Bolga Baskets range for the other shapes.

How is the classic different from the long-handle and mini market baskets?
The classic is the standard everyday size with hand-length handles, made for holding by hand or over the forearm.
The long-handle market basket has a body of similar size, with taller handles to carry over the shoulder, and the mini market is a smaller basket for lighter carrying or storage.
All three shopping baskets are woven the same way in Bolgatanga.