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This handwoven Round Bolga basket is made in the North of Ghana by a group of selfthought women in Bolgatanga. This strong sustainable Bolga basket can be used indoor as storage baskets for toys, magazines, laundry, throws etc... It will enhance your room as well as serving the purpose. It has a strong handle grip which is really handy when shopping around in farmers markets. Carrying picnic food has never been that easy.
Ethically handmade in Bolgatanga, Ghana, round Bolga shopping baskets are a popular type of basket made by our local weavers using natural materials. Our round Bolga baskets have become increasingly popular especially for their sustainability and ethical fashion.
Beside their beauty, round sustainable Bolga shopping baskets have several benefits. They are biodegradable.
Our versatile Bolga storage baskets are great for carrying groceries. They also function well as beach bags, picnic baskets, and even as storage baskets in the home.
Our round African bolga baskets are handmade by artisans in Ghana, which means that they support local communities and promote fair trade. Working directly with the weavers ensures fair trade and sustainability as there is fewer people involved in the supply chain.
Rainbow Round Bolga Shopper Basket
WHAT IS MY BASKET MADE OF - We use 100% locally grown elephant grass straw with high quality fibres and died naturally. Leather handles.
DIMENSIONS:
40cm DIA x 24cm H
HAND-MADE not MACHINE-MADE: We aim to promote the work that our artisans make. Some of our baskets are weaved by dynamic old ladies, different mothers in the community and during different seasons. Therefore, dimensions and colours may slightly vary from the picture. Each basket is unique in a way.
While Bolga baskets are resilient, excessive moisture can adversely affected them. Always aim to keep your basket dry. These baskets can go in the bathroom, but just ensure that it is not by the bath or the shower as they can get damp due to its natural materials.
To maintain the cleanliness of your Bolga basket, gently dust it regularly with a soft brush or cloth. This will help remove any accumulated dirt on the surface. If your basket needs a more thorough cleaning, you can rinse it with cold water. in the affected area
Using it as a planter basket - Ensure that you place a saucer or a plastic at the bottom of the basket before inserting your plant pot as water can damage your basket.
Try to keep it away from direct sunlight as this may deteriorate the basket colours over the time though this may give a rustic look to your basket.