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Bolga Baskets- Ghana
Bolga Baskets- Ghana
These baskets are the result of years of practice, tremendous technical skill and quality assurance. The weavers from Bolgatanga, Ghana spend countless hours stripping and dyeing elephant grass fibres into patterns and colourways that are unique.
The basket is biodegradable and resilient but will fade if left in the sun too long.
The Oval basket on the left in the photo is 22 cm tall to the top of the rim and the opening is 40 cm x 29 cm.. The mini round basket is 12 cm tall to the top of the rim and the opening is approximately 17 cm across the diameter. The round basket on the right side of the photo is 18 cm tall to the top of the rim and 14 cm tall in the middle and the opening is approximately 27 cm across the diameter. The handles are all leather wrapped for comfort.
These baskets are the result of years of practice, tremendous technical skill and quality assurance. The weavers from Bolgatanga, Ghana spend countless hours stripping and dyeing elephant grass fibres into patterns and colourways that are unique.
The basket is biodegradable and resilient but will fade if left in the sun too long.
The Oval basket on the left in the photo is 22 cm tall to the top of the rim and the opening is 40 cm x 29 cm.. The mini round basket is 12 cm tall to the top of the rim and the opening is approximately 17 cm across the diameter. The round basket on the right side of the photo is 18 cm tall to the top of the rim and 14 cm tall in the middle and the opening is approximately 27 cm across the diameter. The handles are all leather wrapped for comfort.
Baba Tree Basket Company is located in Ghana. Each purchase contributes to sustainable incomes and brings dignity to the priceless craftmanship of the FraFra people. This is not just a basket, it is a genuine piece of art.
SHIPPING:
Global Village Nanaimo uses Canada Post for shipping, unless special arrangements are made. Our shipping rates are effective for anywhere in Canada.
We are a non-profit social enterprise, and we work within a fair trade pricing model to ensure we are able to support the vendors. That means that we need to charge fees to cover the costs of the shipping. We do not charge any handling costs, and we will continue to offer the most reasonable shipping costs possible, in order to cover the costs.
If you are shipping this product, select PACKAGE B
If you are purchasing several different items, select the shipping cost for the largest item, and no other shipping charges need be applied.
If you would like to pick up your package in Nanaimo, B.C, select the "PICK UP " option and there will not be any shipping fees charged
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