SUSTAINABLE, NATURAL BEAUTY

Woven Market Basket (Bolga Tote) – Traveling through the markets of West Africa, you’ll find many of these beautifully hand-woven baskets. Each piece is handmade in the traditional Ghanian style using locally sourced fibers and patterned in rich colors. Market baskets are a mainstay in Ghanian culture because of their beauty and usefulness. These gorgeous totes are a stylish and environmentally friendly way to tote produce, bread, groceries, clothes, and more!

Container and utility baskets like these are durable and can be used a variety of ways. Excellent as a weekender bag, beach bag, Easter baskets, crafting or knitting case, shopping bag, laundry basket, pot planter, and more.

ABOUT THE BASKET

Each tote is handmade in West Africa from vetiver grass and features beautiful and intricate patterns/colors. Because of the nature of this item, the exact size and color patterns may vary. Each piece might contain bright pops of color as shown in the photos. No two market baskets are identical, and colors may vary.

Vetiver grass helps soil and water conservation, making it a great crop for environmental rehabilitation efforts. The crops help with erosion control, runoff water retention, and cleansing polluted sources of water.

ABOUT THE ARTISANS

Each piece is hand made in Ghana by women farmers. Each piece helps support women farmers and contributes substantially to their economic viability. These women create market baskets during off-season farming months to help keep control of their farmland.

WOVEN MARKET BASKET SPECS

• Handmade in Ghana
• Made of Durable Vetiver Grass
• No two pieces are identical, colors may vary from those shown
• Fair Trade
• Measures approximately 7-8″ depth x 13-14″ diameter
• Market baskets are shipped flat. To reshape the basket, saturate with water in a tub or utility sink. Shape the basket and let dry
• Washable and Collapsable