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 and Professional Packaging
We offer a broad range of shipping options owing to our long-running partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse personnel are highly skilled and will pack your goods in accordance to our precise and precise specifications. Before shipping your items will be thoroughly inspected and secured. We deliver to thousands of customers every day across multiple countries. Our commitment to become the biggest online retailer around the globe is evident by this. There are distribution centers as well as warehouses across Europe and the USA.
Note: Orders containing more than one item are assigned a specific processing time based on the individual item.
Prior to shipping, we check the item thoroughly before sending the items. Today, the majority orders will be sent within 48 hours. The expected delivery time will be between 3-7 days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic, and cannot be fully controlled by us due to the involvement of several different parties, such as the factory and our warehouse. Stocks are subject to change at any moment. It is possible that the stocks could be depleted after the order has been made.
Our policy is valid for a period of 30 days. If it's been more than 30 days since the date you made your purchase We're sorry to say that we can't offer you a full exchange or refund.
You can only return an item in the event that it is not used and still in the same condition as when you received it. The item should be in the original packaging.
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