Details
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 10ʺH
- Period
- 2010s
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- New
- Materials
- Fiber
- Leather
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
- Description
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Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave these beautiful and durable baskets from thick, tough elephant grass. A popular …
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Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave these beautiful and durable baskets from thick, tough elephant grass. A popular choice among green shoppers, busy mothers and picnic planners worldwide, Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.
Materials: elephant grass, leather
Approx.15"-16"
May have slight variations in size as this is a one-of-a-kind handmade product
Care: easily reshape your basket by lightly spraying with water, press into shape by hand, then let dry
This item is fairly made in Africa. Each artisan is able to work under a community cooperative. The fair payment they receive will not be reduced by traveling expenses, childcare costs or haggled prices. The artisans use their earnings to put food on the table and pay educational expenses for their children. less
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