Elephant Grass Baskets Australia

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Also known as bolga baskets famous from ghana they get their name from the region of ghana where abundant elephant grass is woven to create these hardy useful round baskets. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection. Elephant grass products may be wet and moulded to shape. Each basket is unique and beautiful.

It was a testament to the old african proverb a good thing sells itself. We have a range of colourful hand woven african basket to suit all home decor styles. Hand woven eco and ethical bolga baskets and other products in various shapes sizes and colours. Artisan handmade african bolga market baskets kenyan sisal baskets batonga baskets malian mudcloth and ghanaian recycled glass bead jewellery.

When elephant grass gets wet it s pliable and you are able to use your hands to mould your basket back into it s original shape. Four colour descriptive swing tag included. The tough nature of the elephant grass together with the skilful weaving technique of the artisans passed from generation to generation makes these individually woven baskets strong durable and flexible. Every piece is hand crafted original and tells a story.

Our commitment to the sourcing of unique quality products and a continuing relationship with the people who craft them have grown inside africa into australia s largest african importer. It has low water and nutrient requirements and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. Recently however it. Bashiri imports west african bolga baskets round baskets shopping baskets and vegan baskets.

Reshaping your bolga basket bolga baskets are made with strong durable and flexible elephant grass. 14 flat rate shipping australia wide free shipping over 250. Historically this wild species has been used primarily for grazing. Workmanship and attention to detail are second to none.

Cenchrus purpureus schumach also known as napier grass elephant grass or uganda grass is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the african grasslands. Pennisetum purpureum updated name. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. The versatile baskets come in several shapes and sizes for shopping storage and display.