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Bolga flower pot S4

Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these genuine Baba Tree ‘flower pots’ are, by far, the best that you will find anywhere. Every one is unique. Their generous size means that they have many uses, such as keeping things like magazines, cushions or throws tidy,  storing fabric or yarn displaying a large plant,...

Bolga flower pot S3

Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these genuine Baba Tree ‘flower pots’ are, by far, the best that you will find anywhere. Every one is unique. Their generous size means that they have many uses, such as keeping things like magazines, cushions or throws tidy,  storing fabric or yarn displaying a large plant,...

Bolga flower pot S2

Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these genuine Baba Tree ‘flower pots’ are, by far, the best that you will find anywhere. Every one is unique. Their generous size means that they have many uses, such as keeping things like magazines, cushions or throws tidy,  storing fabric or yarn displaying a large plant,...

Bolga flower pot S1

Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these genuine Baba Tree ‘flower pots’ are, by far, the best that you will find anywhere. Every one is unique. Their generous size means that they have many uses, such as keeping things like magazines, cushions or throws tidy,  storing fabric or yarn displaying a large plant,...

Bolga fan N10

One of a kind – a totally unique item; whether for decoration or practical use this stunning fan is sure to please. Handcrafted fair trade straw fans woven by Bolga artisan weavers at BabaTree.com. Ghana. Stylish and eco-conscious From the strong leather handle to the top the fan measures 43cms( 18″) and is 30cms (12″) at the widest point. ( all sizes are approximate)  

Bolga fan N6

One of a kind – a totally unique item; whether for decoration or practical use this stunning fan is sure to please. Handcrafted fair trade straw fans woven by Bolga artisan weavers at BabaTree.com. Ghana. Stylish and eco-conscious From the strong leather handle to the top the fan measures 43cms( 18″) and is 30cms (12″) at the widest point. ( all sizes are approximate)  

Bolga fan N3

One of a kind – a totally unique item; whether for decoration or practical use this stunning fan is sure to please. Handcrafted fair trade straw fans woven by Bolga artisan weavers at BabaTree.com. Ghana. Stylish and eco-conscious From the strong leather handle to the top the fan measures 43cms( 18″) and is 30cms (12″) at the widest point. ( all sizes are approximate)  

How Bolga Baskets are Made 4

  To weave a finely woven 16″ Baba Tree ‘Round’ basket it takes about 25,000 ‘knots’ – where warp meets weft – to complete the basket up to the point before the ‘coil’ starts. The weavers will complete the base of the basket and weave about three inches up the sides. Most weavers will then turn the basket over and attach a piece of string to the center of the bas...

How Bolga Baskets are Made 3

Different methods are used in preparing the straw for dyeing.  Some wrap small amounts of twisted or untwisted straw into rings whilst others tie together large bundles.  A pot of water is brought to the boil and the dye is added.  The dyes used are the natural basic and vat dyes commonly used for dyeing cotton cloth. The straw is then submersed in the solution and pressed down by the weight of bi...

Bolga Baskets How they are Made 2

The Weaving Process Splitting – The straw is first split into two halves by biting every single piece in the middle at one end with the teeth to open it into two.  The teeth hold the first half and the other half is pulled down with one hand.  About half an inch to the end of the straw, the process is ended.  This is to make the next step easier. Twisting – the split straw is wrapped t...