Bolga Hamper Baskets, Set of 2

Founded in 2007, Indego Africa is a nonprofit social enterprise propelling the creation, growth, and sustainability of women-owned businesses in Africa. From the fine raffia weaving in their bags to the woodcarving in their homewares, the brand provides women and youth with the vocational skills, business know-how, and pipeline to global markets to become self-sufficient entrepreneurs. Crafted with bolga weaving, which has been practiced by Ghanian artisans for centuries, the Bolga Hamper Baskets, Set of 2 is durable, lightweight, an ideal place to toss all of your laundry, blankets, pillows, and more.

Product Details

Set of 2. Made from 100% elephant grass, a strong, resilient grass that grows abundantly in Northern Ghana. Before weaving, the grass is prepared by hand-splitting, twisting, and softening with water, a process that takes about a week to complete. <span data-sheets-userformat='{"2":15039,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16770457},"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":8355711}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":8355711}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":8355711}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"12":0,"14":{"1":3,"3":1},"15":"Calibri","16":14}' data-sheets-value='{"1":2,"2":"Handcrafted in Ghana, our Cowrie Bolga Tote is skillfully crafted by our female artisan partners.
– 16″ x 6.5″ x 9″ x 5.5″ Handle Drop
– Natural color accented with an orange handle with pink thread
– Made from 100% elephant swamp grass
– The basket weave fabric handle is hand loomed in Burkina Faso using locally grown, organic and fair trade certified cotton
– Adorned with cowrie shells – treasured symbols of destiny, prosperity, and strength
– This summer ready handbag can be styled casually or dressed up as a unique piece that also has ample interior capacity.”}’>Natural color accented with double handles.

Care Instructions

Clean with a damp cloth. Some colors may bleed when wet, avoid placing on light fabrics or surfaces until dry.

Due to the handmade quality, some size and color variation may occur.

Size & Fit

Large: 17″ W x 20″ H

Small: 15″ W x 18″ H