Woven Market Basket

These market baskets are elegant and woven with two leather handles. Great for the beach, interior design and all kinds of storage and shopping. The variegated nature of the fibers adds unique beauty to each basket. Each one is handcrafted and varies in color, design, shape and size.

Who Made It: Local women who work with African Market Baskets in Bolgatanga, the largest town in the Upper east region of Ghana, supplement the family income by weaving baskets that are hand-woven using locally-grown straw. Basket weaving has helped bring much needed income to the villages surrounding Bolgatanga. The traditional skill has been handed down from generation to generation and provides employment to approximately 10,000 people, mostly women.

Materials: Straw & leather handle

Dimensions: 15″- 20″ long x 8″- 10″ wide x 10″- 14″ tall (not including the handles)

Handcrafted in Ghana