Open Laundry Basket – Wishywashy

handmade laundry basket

This washing Bolga basket is popular for laundry, toy, or linen storage.
The elephant grass (veta vera) for this basket is harvested from the White Volta flood plains, then dried and split by hand before a Frafra weaver in Bolgatanga begins coiling.

FAQs

Can I get this basket with a lid?
The open top on this range is a deliberate choice, letting your wash breathe and stay fresh between loads. For a laundry basket with a lid, see our closed laundry baskets, finished with a hand-woven top.

What else can this basket be used for besides laundry?
Many homes use this basket outside washing day: spare linen, throws, or toys that need a tall, freestanding home.
If a shorter, wider silhouette suits your space better, hamper baskets are popular for storage, and are woven from the same elephant grass.

Is this basket strong enough for heavy loads of laundry?
Elephant grass (veta vera) firms up once dried, and a Frafra weaver in Bolgatanga coils it tight enough to hold several loads. Leather handles are stitched on once the weaving is done, giving a solid grip that holds up trip after trip to the line.