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        • Small African Market BasketsOur Mini Shopper Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
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      • Oval BasketsOur Oval Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
      • Brighton BasketsThe Brighton Basket is a classy twist on our popular Oval basket. With striking double weave and a refined shape, the Brighton Basket makes a stunning statement in your home.
      • Mega Wawa BasketsOur Mega Wawa Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
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        • Vegan Ashi BasketsOur Ashi Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Vegan Aku BasketsOur Aku Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Vegan Uba BasketsOur Vegan Uba Baskets are gorgeous and leather free! hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
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        • Moses Baby BasketOur Moses Baby Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Baby Change BasketsOur Baby Change Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Small Bolga BasketOur Small Round Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Small African Market BasketsOur Mini Shopper Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
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        • Open Laundry BasketsOur Open Laundry Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
        • Closed Laundry BasketsOur Closed Laundry Bolga Baskets are hand-woven from the elephant grass in Ghana, West Africa.
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african woven baskets

Strip Weaving

West African Baskets

The Skilled Process of Strip Weaving

BySimon Fraser July 12, 2023

African Textiles – Strip Weaving Follow this link to watch Moussa Keita from the western town of Djibasso in Burkina Faso, near the border of Mali border. 🇧🇫 He is using the ancient tradition of strip weaving to weave a blanket, which will take him around 4 days to complete. 🪡 The width of the…

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