Elephant Grass Baskets

Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass.

Elephant grass baskets.

Especially where the handles are attached. The baskets are green sustainable and long lasting. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. Each basket is unique and beautiful.

A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end. Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets. Today bolgatanga known as the crafts center of northern ghana and its surrounding villages are some of the largest. The leather wrapped handle adds to the durability.

Filter products showing 1 24 of 378 results. Our wide range of sustainable and environmentally friendly products has a positive impact on both people and the planet meaning that a wovenology basket really is a basket for good in. Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. Each basket is one of a kind with hand dyed colors and a unique pattern.

Pack of 12 1bas 12. At the end of the weaving process the ends of the grass which stick out from each side are trimmed. Round elephant grass basket. Handwoven in ghana made from local elephant grass.

Small round baskets medium round baskets large round baskets xl round baskets. The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven. They can be reshaped or washed by getting them wet with water and forming them with your hands. Beautifully hand woven from elephant grass these versatile baskets are strong durable long lasting.

Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. The double thickness weave of elephant grass used in this highly skilled basket making process ensures the strength and longevity of your timeless keepsake. These can be trimmed easily with scissors. Small pieces of the grass may stick out.

The specialized weaving process makes these baskets strong and flexible. Approx 40 45 cm. Hand woven eco and ethical bolga baskets and other products in various shapes sizes and colours. Incredibly sturdy and versatile basket is the perfect home accessory plant pot toy basket easter egg basket or market basket.

These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. African market baskets are strong durable colorful and entirely hand made. Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957. The same shape as the round basket above.