Our hand woven African baskets are from Bolga in Northern Ghana. Traditionally used to carry goods, the Ghanaian Bolga baskets are famous for their durability and long lasting quality. Made from dried elephant grass, dyed using a combination of natural occurring dyes from the earth and fabric dyes to achieve the vibrant colours and patterns recognizable throughout African culture.
It’s Many Uses:
Storage baskets, market baskets, fruit baskets, toy baskets, shopping baskets, picnic baskets, beach baskets – the uses are endless!
Pictured here is a small sized African basket in natural with tan leather handles.
The classic Bolga basket.
Available Sizing:
We have 4 sizes available, see the full range of African Round Bolga Baskets here:
Our Bolga baskets come in 4 different sizes, small through to extra large. Below we have listed size guidance and it is important to note that each basket can vary in size due to the nature of how they are made. Many basket weavers go by sight when weaving different sizes and so consequently we get a range in sizing.
Basket Sizes:
Extra Small: 18 -21 cm in diameter, average 15 cm in height
Small: 22 – 29 cm in diameter, average 15 cm in height
Medium: 30 – 37cm in diameter, average 18-20 cm in height
Large: 38 – 43 cm in diameter, average 23 cm in height
Extra large: 44 cm + in diameter, average 30 cm in height
(height does not include the handle of the basket)
Please note that due to the handmade nature of these baskets, dimensions can vary and the above dimensions are an approximation only. If you require a basket with specific dimensions, please contact us and we can check our stock to find one to meet your needs.
These woven baskets may need to be reshaped after being in transit – see our care instructions for easy steps on how to do this.
Fast Shipping with Professional Packaging
Our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL and other carriers around the world lets us offer an array of shipping services. Our warehouse personnel are highly skilled and will pack your products according to our exact and precise specifications. Your products will be subjected to an exhaustive examination before they will be securely packaged before being sent out. We ship to thousands clients every day from all over the world. This shows our commitment to be the largest retailer on the internet. These warehouses are situated in Europe as much as they are in the USA.
Note: Orders containing multiple items will have a distinct processing period for each item.
Prior to shipment, all purchased products will be thoroughly inspected. Most orders are now shipped within 48 hrs. Expected delivery times are between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we cannot control it completely due to the fact that multiple stakeholders are involved, including our factory and warehouse. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any time. It is possible that you will not receive your purchase after the order has been made.
Our policy lasts for 30 days. If you haven't received your product within the 30 days period, we're unable to offer the option of a refund or exchange.
In order to be eligible for a return the item must be in good condition and in the same state as you received it. The item must be in the original packaging.
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