Elephant Grass Baskets Australia

Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection.

Elephant grass baskets australia.

It has low water and nutrient requirements and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. If you are after a particular colour please send us an e. Our trading began with one bag of elephant grass hats in 1984. Four colour descriptive swing tag included.

Workmanship and attention to detail are second to none. 14 flat rate shipping australia wide free shipping over 250. Bashiri imports west african bolga baskets round baskets shopping baskets and vegan baskets. 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.

Historically this wild species has been used primarily for grazing. Artisan handmade african bolga market baskets kenyan sisal baskets batonga baskets malian mudcloth and ghanaian recycled glass bead jewellery. Hand woven eco and ethical bolga baskets and other products in various shapes sizes and colours. The baskets are woven from elephant grass which grows abundantly in this region of sub saharan africa.

Every piece is hand crafted original and tells a story. Recently however it. We have a range of colourful hand woven african basket to suit all home decor styles. Reshaping your bolga basket bolga baskets are made with strong durable and flexible elephant grass.

The tough nature of the elephant grass together with the skilful weaving technique of the artisans passed from generation to generation makes these individually woven baskets strong durable and flexible. Our commitment to the sourcing of unique quality products and a continuing relationship with the people who craft them have grown inside africa into australia s largest african importer. 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. Elephant grass products may be wet and moulded to shape.

It was a testament to the old african proverb a good thing sells itself. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. Each basket is unique and beautiful. The versatile baskets come in several shapes and sizes for shopping storage and display.