Simple Stripe

$176.00

SKU: HEB-TBGH-201-DW

Weave:

Double Weave Single Weave

Variant

The pleasing proportions and simple design of these baskets make them perfect for storage or as a planter that won’t compete with greenery.

18” diam. x 15” h / Available in Single or Double Weave

The talented, ingenious weavers of the Bolgatanga district utilize durable, renewable elephant grass to create beautiful, functional baskets that are designed to enhance daily life and to last for years and years. These artisans believe that craft and culture are intertwined, and that their way of life is woven into every basket they create.

Made in: Ghana
Artist: Heritage Baskets

Material

Elephant grass

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Ghana

Time to make

3 days

Simple Stripe

$176.00

meet the maker

Bolga Basket Weavers of Ghana

📍Bolgatanga, Ghana

" Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of the Gurunee people"

In Ghana’s Upper East Region, master weavers transform locally harvested elephant grass into some of West Africa’s most iconic baskets. Working in and around Bolgatanga, a region renowned for its weaving heritage, artisans draw upon generations of knowledge to create baskets that are both highly functional and beautifully expressive. Using traditional techniques such as twining, coiling, and plaiting, each piece is woven entirely by hand and reflects the skill, creativity, and cultural traditions of its maker.

We work with a community of talented women and men artisans, creating sustainable economic opportunities while preserving one of Ghana’s most celebrated craft traditions. Natural fibers are dyed and woven into intricate patterns inspired by local symbols, nature, and regional storytelling traditions, resulting in baskets that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Through fair wages, skills development, and community investment, the organization helps ensure that this remarkable weaving heritage continues to thrive for future generations. Every basket carries with it the artistry, resilience, and cultural richness of northern Ghana.