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Delighted to have our bolga baskets featured in Esteban Cortazar’s pop up store in Cartagena, Colombia ? Our selection of round baskets can be found here – available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes. Handmade in Ghana from elephant grass and leather ?
Bright colours not for you? We have a great range of natural baskets which are individually hand woven by our creative weavers in Ghana. How are they made? – Using raw elephant grass, which is a 100% sustainable natural material. – The grass is harvested, dried and finally boiled to dye. – The weavers split each…
With Christmas is just around the corner, we thought we’d take a look at how different countries in West Africa celebrate the holiday. Christianity has been on the continent since the middle of the first century, and approximately 350 million Africans follow the religion. By now people have developed their own unique holiday traditions that…
Feeling a little disconnected from both yourself and Mother Earth lately? Drumming has been proven to help people reconnect in very powerful ways. The beautiful Djembe dates back hundreds of years from West Africa, and the creation of these drums was a very spiritual process. It is said that the playing of these drums and…
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…
Your fresh and fabulous basket will be flat packed and will need some life breathed into it. The good news is that the care instructions are simple. Soak the basket. This can be done in the sink, bath or under the shower. Work the reed. The reed becomes malleable when soaked. Work them gently and start forming…
ON THE NEXT DAY OF CHRISTMAS..GIFT A PET BASKET! Celebrate on the Days of Christmas with a heartwarming and sustainable gift – a woven pet basket, meticulously handmade in Ghana, Africa. Crafted with love and care, these pet baskets are more than just cozy retreats for furry friends; they embody a commitment to sustainability and…
