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Handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, Ghana, our medium round Bolga baskets are a versatile everyday size at 29 to 36cm in diameter.
They suit shopping, storage, and home styling equally well, and come in a wide range of hues and patterns, including natural straw, earthy and bright tones, and multicolour designs.
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Round Bolga baskets are available with leather or vegan handles, and each one is handmade and unique.
The same round form is available in our large Bolga baskets, for a more generous scale, and those looking for a leather-free option can explore our Vegan round baskets
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Our round baskets are handwoven from elephant grass near Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana.
Choose a basket colour from the dropdown menu to see examples of the colour scheme.
Diameter: 29cm – 36cm
Each basket is lovingly handmade, making slight variations in diameter a beautiful testament to its unique craftsmanship.
Handwoven in Ghana’s Bolgatanga region, these round baskets come in sizes small through XL. Choose from a leather or vegan handle.
Diameter:
Small: 20cm – 29cm
Medium: 29cm – 36cm
Large: 36cm – 42cm
XL: 42.5cm and above (only available with leather handles).
As these round woven baskets are handmade, diameter will vary within these specifications.
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Natural curves and tight weaving give each basket its own character.
A practical size for home, market days, and everything in between.
Diameter: 35cm
Height: 23cm (excludes handle)
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A woven Bolga basket with warm and dark bands at the top over a pale checked body, finished with a warm stripe at the base. The firm weave holds its round shape.
Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 20cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
An African basket in soft, warm tones, banded with a strong mid-tone stripe across a pale body. Undyed handle wraps and a leather grip keep the look clean.
Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 20cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A handwoven basket with a multi-tone checked pattern across the body and a bright banded rim, the shades repeating on the handle wraps. The firm coil keeps it steady when full.
Dimensions: Width 34cm, height 20cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A handmade Bolga basket in neutral tones, with a dark diagonal pattern across the upper body and a pale band below. A pared-back design with a sturdy, even weave.
Dimensions: Width 34cm, height 20cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
An African basket in bright, warm tones, woven in stepped stripes that run around the whole body under a deep rim. Firm walls keep it upright on the floor or in the hand.
Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 19cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A handwoven basket in deep tones, striped across the body with a checked panel running through the lower half. The leather-wrapped handle gives a steady grip.
Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 19cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A woven African basket striped from rim to base in alternating cool and warm tones, with a pale rim and striped handle wraps. The firm weave holds its shape.
Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 19cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
A handmade basket in warm, earthy tones, with zigzag bands and a deep checked band through the middle. The leather-wrapped handle and firm walls make it easy to carry.
Dimensions: Width 32cm, height 19cm.
A medium round Bolga basket woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, with a leather-wrapped handle.
An African basket in rich tones, woven in a neat checked grid with a deeper band at the rim and pale accents on the handle wraps. The leather grip sits comfortably in the hand.
This basket has a minor scuff on the leather and a slightly offset handle with all imperfections clearly shown in the photos. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Dimensions: Width 35cm, height 18cm.
Medium Bolga baskets suit a small market shop, general storage, and holding everyday odds and ends, fruit in the kitchen, or a potted plant.
At 29 to 36cm across, they are the size that is roomy enough to be useful while staying light to carry by the handle.
Each basket is hand-woven from elephant grass by Frafra weavers in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana.
Round Bolga baskets come in four sizes.
Small Bolga baskets run 20 to 29cm for a shelf or small everyday items, medium is 29 to 36cm for a small market shop or general use.
Large Bolga baskets are around 36 to 42cm for laundry, blankets, picnics or groceries, and extra large baskets are 42.5cm and up, roomier for even bigger loads.
Medium round Bolga baskets range from natural straw and earthy tones to deep, hand-dyed colours and bold multicolour designs, taking in everything from soft violets to woodland hues or vivid bright tones.
The dye is boiled into the split grass before weaving, so the colour runs deep through each strand and holds over years of use.
Each basket is finished with a leather or vegan handle.
Bolga baskets are made from elephant grass, a fast-growing crop cultivated on the flood plains around Bolgatanga and harvested each season. Each basket is woven entirely by hand with no machinery, and the leather trim on the handle is made from off-cuts left over from other leatherwork.
