- Diameter: 17"
- Depth: approximately 11", excluding handle.
- Color: natural, orange, yellow, brown, and lime
- Country of Origin: Ghana
Our extra large market basket is the largest version of our Bolga market baskets. It is round with a single leather handle, and is 17" in diameter and about 11" deep, excluding the handle. This basket is often used as a laundry basket, farmer's market tote, or for storing toys, linens, and other household items. We like it for camping and for road trips, as it can hold a substantial amount of goods, and stands up well to heavy use. To clean or shape it, simply wet it with cool water, clean and shape it as needed, and allow it to air dry. Store it away from direct sunlight to keep the colors vivid.
If you order this basket, we will ship the exact one seen in the image. Only one is available.
Our fair trade Bolga baskets are made in the Bolgatanga region of northern Ghana in West Africa. Bolga baskets are among the best known African baskets because of their versatility and durability. They are woven from elephant grass, which grows abundantly in the area, and the leather handles are made from local goat skin. The basket export industry is a critical source of income for the weavers, especially when harvests are poor. Bolga baskets are also sustainable products, and their production has a minimal impact on the environment. Last but not least, buying an African basket helps traditional craftsmanship to flourish.
About the brand: African Market Baskets is a small business located in Boulder, Colorado that works closely with weavers to ensure fair conditions and wages, as well as high quality products. It is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and Green America, and donates 10% of its profit to Every Basket Helps, a non-profit working to alleviate poverty in northern Ghana.
