Extra Large Bolga Decorative Red basket
A cultural showpiece as much as a functional vessel, this Bolga basket is handwoven in Bolgatanga, Ghana where basketry has been passed down through generations of weavers. Its rounded, urn-like silhouette and gently tapered neck give it a striking presence on a shelf, mantel, or side table - a genuine one-of-a-kind piece.
Beautiful on its own, it also works as a statement planter, a home for throw blankets, or simply a piece of collectible textile art.
Dimensions (Approx.):
W: 17" H: 20"
Weaving Details
Weavers collect veta vera straw, which is at the top of the grass known locally as kinkahe, leaving the grass roots in the soil to regrow. Then each piece is split in half vertically.
Each half of the split straw is then strengthened by rolling it into a tight twist.
The straw is put in bunches and dyed in boiling water. For bright colors the straw is dyed yellow first, then the color.
Weaving Bolga baskets in Ghana
For many generations, weaving has been a traditional skill of the Gurune people of northern Ghana. Mostly done by women, basket weaving and other handicrafts supplement these subsistence farmers’ incomes.
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