These baskets are hand woven in villages in Ghana. They use elephant grass and natural dyes. Ethically sourced and environmentally friendly, preserving traditional craft and skills. Comfortable leather carry handle.
Due to the handmade nature of these baskets the sizes are approximate. 35cm wide x 24cm height
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About the Product
Elephant grass grows abundantly in the Bolgatanga region in Ghana, West Africa. This grass is seasonally harvested by the Gurune people. The grass is boiled and dried before the weavers split each length and then roll the two strands back together. These durable strands are then woven into bags, which takes 3-7 days depending on the size.
Purchasing a bag helps honour and preserve the traditional craft of weaving while maintaining a long term fair trade relationship with the weavers. You may soak your basket in water and reshape as desired.