Elephant Grass Baskets

Beautifully hand woven from elephant grass these versatile baskets are strong durable long lasting.

Elephant grass baskets.

The same shape as the round basket above. These can be trimmed easily with scissors. Filter products showing 1 24 of 378 results. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana.

Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957. Incredibly sturdy and versatile basket is the perfect home accessory plant pot toy basket easter egg basket or market basket. Round elephant grass basket. Round elephant grass basket in natural.

They can be reshaped or washed by getting them wet with water and forming them with your hands. Handcrafted by the fra people of ghana. Approx 40 45 cm. Small pieces of the grass may stick out.

African market baskets are strong durable colorful and entirely hand made. A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end. Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass. Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets.

Handwoven in ghana made from local elephant grass. Pack of 12 1bas 12. Each basket is unique and beautiful. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african 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. Today bolgatanga known as the crafts center of northern ghana and its surrounding villages are some of the largest. Small round baskets medium round baskets large round baskets xl round baskets. 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.

The baskets are green sustainable and long lasting. At the end of the weaving process the ends of the grass which stick out from each side are trimmed. Especially where the handles are attached. The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven.

Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. The leather wrapped handle adds to the durability. Hand woven eco and ethical bolga baskets and other products in various shapes sizes and colours.