Elephant Grass Basket

Round elephant grass basket in natural.

Elephant grass basket.

Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets. Each basket is unique and beautiful. These can be trimmed easily with scissors. Generally elephant grass harvesting within 60 to 90 days yields material having highest content of crude protein cellulose he micelluloses and lignin and is best suited for basket making.

The baskets are green sustainable and long lasting. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. Especially where the handles are attached.

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. Beautifully hand woven from elephant grass these versatile baskets are strong durable long lasting. Approx 40 45 cm. Historically this wild species has been used primarily for grazing.

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. The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957.

Recently however it. Small pieces of the grass may stick out. Pennisetum purpureum updated name. African market baskets are strong durable colorful and entirely hand made.

The double thickness weave of elephant grass used in this highly skilled basket making process ensures the strength and longevity of your timeless keepsake. Round elephant grass basket. Bolga baskets are made with strong durable and flexible elephant grass. Pack of 12 1bas 12.

They can be reshaped or washed by getting them wet with water and forming them with your hands. The specialized weaving process makes these baskets strong and flexible. The same shape as the round basket above. So if your beautiful basket has just arrived folded down in the post or you ve had years of use from your basket and it needs a little joie de.

Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection. Our wide range of sustainable and environmentally friendly products has a positive impact on both people and the planet meaning that a wovenology basket really is a basket for good in.