Elephant Grass Baskets Ghana

These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana.

Elephant grass baskets ghana.

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. Today bolgatanga known as the crafts center of northern ghana and its surrounding villages are some of the largest. Next by rolling these strands across an old flip flop strapped to a thigh the weaver twists these two strands together.

The leather wrapped handle adds to the durability. Incredibly sturdy and versatile basket is the perfect home accessory plant pot toy basket easter egg basket or market basket. The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven. These beautiful hand woven baskets are made in ghana africa.

Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets. If you are after a particular colour please send us an e. 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. The bolga baskets or market baskets are all natural baskets made from elephant grass.

Woven bike baskets square rectangular and circular storage baskets bolga shopping baskets dog baskets and baby moses baskets. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass. Our baskets are made from hollow stalks of dried elephant grass.

In the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa artisans weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass. We have a range of colourful hand woven african basket to suit all home decor styles. Home of the hardy veta vera grass ghana is where our collections of sturdier stiffer baskets are made. This makes the grass stronger and more pliable for weaving.

Handwoven in ghana made from local elephant grass. Baskets with leather handles are wrapped in goat skin for comfort and durability. Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm. Where kenyan sisal grass creates supple and pliable baskets and bags ghanaian veta vera grass produces more.

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. Each basket is one of a kind with hand dyed colors and a unique pattern. Each basket is unique and beautiful.