LONG HANDLE BASKET | BLACK

The art of basket weaving is a hereditary profession handed down from one generation to the next. 

The raw material “elephant grass” grows abundantly in the low-lying flood plains around Bolgatanga in northern Ghana. It is a 100% sustainable natural material. The grass is harvested, dried and finally boiled to dye. The weavers split each length into two then roll it to give it more strength. 

Each weaver has their own special techniques and thus each basket will differ slightly from the next. Baskets may take 3 days to one week to make depending on the size, design and intricacy of the patterns. 

Each bag comes flat packed with instructions to sculpt into shape.

Please note: due to the handwoven and artisanal nature of this product each basket will vary slightly in size and shape.