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Bolga Baskets and other Bolga products
Hand-woven from the elephant grass that grows in the rich flood plains of the White Volta near the village of Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana, these baskets are our most popular product. Equipped with durable leather handles they’re perfect for shopping, in the garden and around the home. We include a care and shaping guide to keep…
Bolga Colour Guide: Pick your perfect basket
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Bashiri’s Art Collection 🖼
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Spotted: Cartagena, Colombia
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Shopper Baskets!
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