Perfect for storage, carriage, or colorful decor, this natural Bolga basket makes an extraordinary impact. Women weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana are earning a sustainable income as they craft each distinctive elephant grass baskets using traditional techniques, patterns, and colors. This woven basket is perfect for taking on road trips, to the farmers' market, and the grocery store. Size, shape, and color vary due to handmade nature. One of our most popular patterns! Dimensions: 18"h x 16"w x 10"d
SERRV International has partnered with basket weavers in Ghana, providing a long-term trading partnership and interest-free advance payment for our orders. Through sales of their products, more than 940 basket makers from 17 different communities near the city of Bolgatanga receive a fair price for each handmade "Bolga" basket, as well as access to business skills training, financial services, raw materials, and marketing outlets. Funds from basket sales are also invested in the community, including construction of gathering shelters for production and straw storage "banks," which allows the organization to purchase and store natural elephant grass in bulk.