FREE SHIPPING AUSTRALIA WIDE FOR ORDERS OF $80 AND OVER*
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Just in: Brand new headwear direct from Bolagatanga, Northern Ghana. We’ve got a range of new colours in our high top, narrow brim and wide brim styles. These hats are so classy and fun, you’ll want to leave them on all day! These hats come direct from Bolgatanga, one of Ghana’s famous market cities renowned for its beautiful art and crafts. Hand woven from sustainable Kinkanhe straw (elephant grass), each hat is completely unique.
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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…
So we’re always talking about our baskets, but did you know we also sell authentic Dashiki shirts from Ghana? The word “dashiki” refers to the loose-fitting pullover which originated in West Africa: work tunics for men that were comfy enough to wear during the warmer weather. It’s now worn by women as well, often repurposed…
Just a reminder that we’re still available for click and collect from our St Kilda store during lockdown. Order online or give us a call (03 9525 3073) to place your order 🥰 And for those who prefer to shop online, we’ve always got you covered with our online shop 💚 Browse our online collection…
We’re fully stocked in our natural bolga range! We’ve got: ? Natural Vegan Oval Baskets ? Natural Pot Baskets ? Natural Round Baskets ? Natural Shopper Baskets ? Natural Naga Baskets Shop our bolga range now and get 20% off. Just use the code autumnsale at checkout to claim.
DEEP DIVE INTO BOLGA BASKET WEAVING TECHNIQUES tHE ART OF AFRICAN BASKET WEAVING African basket weaving is not just an art form; it embodies centuries of culture, tradition, and community. Among the many styles of basket weaving, Bolga baskets from Ghana stand out due to their intricate designs and vibrant colours. IHere we will explore…
The weaving process Generations of women in the Bolgatanga region of Northern Ghana gather underneath a lush mango tree, singing, dancing, and laughing as they weave. The baskets they weave are woven with the sustainable elephant grass that is harvested, dried, and boiled to then dye with radiant colours. The weavers split each length of grass into two,…
