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Large U shopper – R1
This beautiful and very useful shopping basket was made by hand by the Puupeelum group of weavers in Bolgatanga, Northern Ghana. The grasses used to weave this item grow wild and are gathered, prepared and naturally dyed by members of the group, ready to be woven into a unique, biodegradable piece. The baskets measure a generous 30cms high and 50cms end to end. The handles are big enough to sit on...
Hello from the new owner of Injabulo!
Hello everybody. I am Lynne Mold, the new owner of Injabulo. I am mother to four adult children, and Granny to five delightful granddaughters. I live in Leicestershire, not too far from the previous owners, Chrissie and Roger. I already have a small wholesale business, Koseli Handmade, which sells fairly traded hand made goods from Nepal, which I visited pre-pandemic a couple of times a year. How...
Large green bowl
Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these baskets have many uses. They add a bright pop of colour to any room. Approximately 38cms/15″ across the widest point, and 22cms/9″ high.
Large soft pink bowl
Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these baskets have many uses. They add a bright pop of colour to any room. Approximately 38cms/15″ across the widest point, and 22cms/9″ high.
Large purple bowl
Made from all natural materials and woven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, by Baba Tree’s incredible artisan weavers, these baskets have many uses. They add a bright pop of colour to any room. Approximately 38cms/15″ across the widest point, and 22cms/9″ high.
Pennisetum Purpureum or better known as Elephant Grass
The straw is the main material used in producing a Bolga Basket. It is obtained from a tropical grass commonly known as elephant grass. The local names include Nanchem Gulu, Kulukata, Kpenpening and Kulkara. The grass grows along banks of rivers. streams and swampy areas. The grass grows, matures and tussles just like wheat. The straw then tussles with a broom-like flower at the top, matures ...
Home Decorating Ideas 4 Baskets love plants – Plants love baskets
We are continually told that it is healthy to have plants in the home. Not only do they bring the outside in but they help to clean the air and give us a positive vibe. Any plant, small or large, is enhanced by being centred in a basket. the natural materials just go together so well. The image shows a large Zulu basket used for a large plant and smaller plants contained in lovely varied shapes ...
An Update on Baba Tree Weavers
The Baba Tree Basket Co The Baba Tree Basket Co has been preserving the culture of baskets and the Gurunsi community in Bolgatanga for the last 15 years. It’s here that an exquisitely woven Baba Tree community of over 250 artisans practice a time-honoured weaving technique using elephant grass and their very own “rhythm and flow”. Each basket comes direct from the hands of the artisan weavers we ...
What’s happening at Baba Tree- meet the Weavers
Meet the Abentara family all of whom work at Baba Tree Baskets in Bolgatanga Ghana.Looking very formal in traditional dress. Akabare ( seated) is a Master Weaver and has been with Baba Tree since 2004, he passes his skills and knowledge down to his family and the community.
Why we buy from Baba Tree – an insight into everyday problems
Here is an extract from a very honest update from the founder of Baba Tree Baskets – Gregory McCarthy. We hope that it goes a long way to helping you to understand the problems that are faced every day in weaving the beautiful baskets that they produce. We are very proud to be connected with this wonderful organisation that is doing so much to help and guide the Artisans who make the basket...
