Price: $29.99
(as of Oct 24, 2024 19:59:22 UTC – Details)
“Our Deluxe Small Round Colorful African Basket from Africa Heartwood Project is custom designed by the artist herself with any variety of beautiful geometric patterns in assorted colors. Hand-woven by artisans in Bolgatanga, each woven basket is a masterpiece of design and durability, made from locally sourced elephant grass and adorned with unique geometric patterns. Featuring robust leather handles and a compact build, these baskets are ideal for various applications, from collecting eggs to enhancing your home decor.
The Africa Heartwood Project, a non-profit organization, supports cultural artisans by providing training, investment, and access to global markets, helping to preserve traditional crafts and culture. Your purchase not only supports livelihoods for these women and their families but also the charitable projects among the poor in West Africa.
Every basket is handmade and unique, but you can trust that it will closely match the description and photos provided. By owning one of these baskets, you embrace a piece of Ghanaian heritage that supports both the environment and local communities, enhancing the income of many working families. “
HANDWOVEN BY WOMEN IN GHANA – Crafted by the skilled hands of Bolgatanga artisans, each basket with handle is woven from vibrant, sustainably sourced elephant grass, featuring distinctive, colorful geometric patterns that celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. Each is unique, just like the woman who made it!
STURDY BUILD FOR EVERYDAY USE – Built to endure the rigors of daily use, our baskets are reinforced with a sturdy base and equipped with durable, stitched leather handles for easy carrying. They are ideal for shopping, harvesting, stylish home organization, and use as a farmers market bag or garden tote. Ideal for storage at home or as a thoughtful gift.
FLAT PACKED AND VARIETY OF DESIGNS – Each flat-packed native basket features a variety of colors and unique designs, randomly selected to add a touch of uniqueness to your space. Easily reshape your basket by spraying or immersing in water, shaking off excess water, hand shaping while wet, and allowing it to air dry. Just 5 minutes of simple care, and you’re done!
COMPACT & RESPONSIBLY SOURCED – This farmer’s market basket is approximately 9-10 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height (9 inches including the handle), perfect for small storage needs and decorative purposes. Crafted using traditional methods and locally sourced elephant grass, each piece stands out from a typical straw basket, supporting the preservation of artisanal techniques and the use of regional materials.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES – Your purchase directly supports Africa Heartwood Project’s initiatives to provide humanitarian and development projects in communities in need in West Africa, including village water projects, orphan support, and sustainable livelihoods for cultural artisans.