Round Bolga Basket

DESCRIPTION: Brighten up your home with a vibrant Round Bolga Basket, handwoven by experienced women in Ghana's Bolgatanga region using locally sourced veta vera grass. Each basket is woven wet and can be re-shaped by adding water. Durable and washable, these baskets are a beautiful and unique addition to your decor. Fun fact: kinkahe is a local name for veta vera grass in Ghana! 

PRODUCT DETAILS: 

• Materials: Veta vera grass
• Measures: 8"D x 3"H
• Colors: Assorted colors
• Care: Reshape with cold water 

• *Please note that these baskets are all one-of-a-kind. If you would like to choose your design, please message us! 

IMPACT: Made with love in Ghana ♥ Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. They are a pioneer of fair trade, they do business differently, putting people and the planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. #LiveLifeFair

THE MAKER: A basket weaver who learned the skill from her mother, Zellipah Githui founded Gitzell FairTrade to make weaving an economically sustainable livelihood for women in Africa. Working with generational weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana, they use local environmentally friendly grasses and materials to practice their traditional heritage craft. The income earned has a positive impact on the lives of the weavers and their communities.