This makes the grass stronger and more pliable for weaving.
Elephant grass baskets ghana.
Where kenyan sisal grass creates supple and pliable baskets and bags ghanaian veta vera grass produces more.
The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven.
These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana.
Incredibly sturdy and versatile basket is the perfect home accessory plant pot toy basket easter egg basket or market basket.
A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end.
Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957.
Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets.
Our baskets are made from hollow stalks of dried elephant grass.
Today bolgatanga known as the crafts center of northern ghana and its surrounding villages are some of the largest.
In the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa artisans weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass.
Each basket is unique and beautiful.
Woven bike baskets square rectangular and circular storage baskets bolga shopping baskets dog baskets and baby moses baskets.
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.
Baskets with leather handles are wrapped in goat skin for comfort and durability.
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.
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We have a range of colourful hand woven african basket to suit all home decor styles.
Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection.
Handwoven in ghana made from local elephant grass.
The leather wrapped handle adds to the durability.
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.
Next by rolling these strands across an old flip flop strapped to a thigh the weaver twists these two strands together.
Home of the hardy veta vera grass ghana is where our collections of sturdier stiffer baskets are made.
These beautiful hand woven baskets are made in ghana africa.
Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets.
