Elephant Grass Bike Basket

Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass.

Elephant grass bike basket.

Elephant grass woven basket with round handles thathipsterplace. 5 out of 5 stars 205 205 reviews 28 99. By twisting the grass these baskets are extremely strong. Only 3 available and it s in 1 person s cart.

Especially where the handles are attached. Each basket includes leather straps for hanging. At the end of the weaving process the ends of the grass which stick out from each side are trimmed. Where kenyan sisal grass creates supple and pliable baskets and bags ghanaian veta vera grass produces more.

This basket is just what your bike needs. Our products from ghana are woven from elephant grass a completely sustainable material grown in the country. Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. Favorite add to kunkunko basket arabolgabaskets.

Due to the handcrafted nature of this item size may vary slightly. Woven bike baskets square rectangular and circular storage baskets bolga shopping baskets dog baskets and baby moses baskets. Each basket is unique and beautiful. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana.

Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. Home of the hardy veta vera grass ghana is where our collections of sturdier stiffer baskets are made. Aug 22 2018 description these classic rustic bicycle baskets are handwoven from elephant grass in ghana. The dyes are primarily plant dyes such as sorghum.

Measures approximately 12 5 l x 8 5 w x 9 t. Elephant grass is a tough fiber that can be rinsed and reshaped with cool water. W 13 h 9 large. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection.

A light misting now and then will keep it fresh and pliable. W 11 h 9 medium. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. African market baskets are strong durable colorful and entirely hand made.

A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end. Small pieces of the grass may stick out. These can be trimmed easily with scissors. The basket comes with leather straps that hook on to your bike.

The baskets are imported by swahili african modern a member of the fair trade federation. W 14 5 h 10 handwoven from elephant grass genuine leather straps with brass hardware. Leather straps are included.