Elephant Grass Bike Basket

The baskets are imported by swahili african modern a member of the fair trade federation.

Elephant grass bike basket.

The basket comes with leather straps that hook on to your bike. A classic icon of african craftsmanship most bolga baskets hold up to daily use for years on end. Aug 22 2018 description these classic rustic bicycle baskets are handwoven from elephant grass in ghana. 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. Especially where the handles are attached. Home of the hardy veta vera grass ghana is where our collections of sturdier stiffer baskets are made. Strap colors will vary and can t be guaranteed.

W 14 5 h 10 handwoven from elephant grass genuine leather straps with brass hardware. A light misting now and then will keep it fresh and pliable. Elephant grass is a tough fiber that can be rinsed and reshaped with cool water. 5 out of 5 stars 205 205 reviews 28 99.

These can be trimmed easily with scissors. By twisting the grass these baskets are extremely strong. Only 3 available and it s in 1 person s cart. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection.

Woven bike baskets square rectangular and circular storage baskets bolga shopping baskets dog baskets and baby moses baskets. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. 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.

Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. Our products from ghana are woven from elephant grass a completely sustainable material grown in the country. Favorite add to kunkunko basket arabolgabaskets. Artisans in the bolgatanga region of ghana west africa weave beautiful and durable baskets from thick tough elephant grass.

Due to the handcrafted nature of this item size may vary slightly. The dyes are primarily plant dyes such as sorghum. Elephant grass woven basket with round handles thathipsterplace. W 11 h 9 medium.

Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. 5 out of 5 stars 95 95 reviews. These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. Each basket is unique and beautiful.

Leather straps are included. Measures approximately 12 5 l x 8 5 w x 9 t. Basket weavers in ghana west africa create this vintage bicycle basket from stiff stalks of elephant grass.