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New Unicolour Bolga Baskets!
Add a pop of colour to brighten your day!☀️ Introducing our new unicolour large round & shopper baskets from Ghana. These Bolga baskets are uniquely commissioned for Bashiri. Available in six colours, with additional colours to come! Our baskets are hand-woven, crafted from the best elephant grass by the finest weavers. The elephant grass grows…
Christmas has come early!
We’re full to the brim with brand new designs, colours and styles, including a fresh range of… Round + Shopper baskets (all sizes!) Fans + Hats Pet + Baby Baskets Hamper + Laundry Baskets Shop the full collection here
New arrival: Vegan fans
We’ve added vegan fans to our bolga fan collection. These Bolga fans are hand-woven from Elephant Grass in the northern Ghana township of Bolgatanga. They are super stylish and practical! These fans really work wonders, and look great too. Take the edge off the heat at events or at the beach with sustainable, natural materials….
Gorgeous baskets for your plants ! ?
Looking to uplift your already booming plant collection? ? Our Planter Baskets and Bolga Pot Baskets are the perfect addition to your plants – bringing any pot plant garden to life with artisanal design and practicality. Hand-woven from the elephant grass, which grows in the rich flood plains of the White Volta near the village…
Stylish and Sustainable!
We’ve just received a batch of brand new Afri mates from Ivory Coast, West Africa. Stylish, durable, comfortable and reversible, these mats are made from recycled plastic and are handwoven by our talented weaver friends. Perfect for the house, garden or beach and available in large and extra large sizes. View the entire collection here…
THE IMPORTANCE OF BASKET WEAVING IN AFRICAN CULTURE
A CLOSER LOOK AT BOLGA BASKETS IN WEST AFRICA Basket weaving holds a pivotal role in African culture, acting as a vibrant thread that weaves together tradition, artistry, and community bonds. Nowhere is this significance more evident than in West Africa, where Bolga basket weaving stands as a testament to the enduring importance of this…