Elephant Grass Baskets Ghana

Each basket is unique and beautiful.

Elephant grass baskets ghana.

Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection. Each basket is one of a kind with hand dyed colors and a unique pattern. In the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa artisans weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass.

The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven. The bolga baskets or market baskets are all natural baskets made from elephant grass. Basket weaving around bolgatanga in upper east region serves as an example of the craft skills of women in the north and each colorful basket can take up to a week to finish. Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets.

A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end. First the weaver splits the grass or straw into two long strands. Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass. Where kenyan sisal grass creates supple and pliable baskets and bags ghanaian veta vera grass produces more.

These beautiful hand woven baskets are made in ghana africa. They are dyed with natural plant pigments and finished with goat hide handles. We have a range of colourful hand woven african basket to suit all home decor styles. This makes the grass stronger and more pliable for weaving.

Next by rolling these strands across an old flip flop strapped to a thigh the weaver twists these two strands together. Incredibly sturdy and versatile basket is the perfect home accessory plant pot toy basket easter egg basket or market basket. Woven bike baskets square rectangular and circular storage baskets bolga shopping baskets dog baskets and baby moses baskets. Home of the hardy veta vera grass ghana is where our collections of sturdier stiffer baskets are made.

Also known as bolga baskets famous from ghana they get their name from the region of ghana where abundant elephant grass is woven to create these hardy useful round baskets. Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. Handwoven in ghana made from local elephant grass.

Baskets with leather handles are wrapped in goat skin for comfort and durability. Our baskets are made from hollow stalks of dried elephant grass. If you are after a particular colour please send us an e.