baba tree baskets
Bolga Baskets – How they are Made 1
The straw is the main material used in producing Bolga baskets. It is obtained from a tropical grass commonly known as the elephant grass with Pennisetum purpureum as the latin name. The local names include Nanchem Gulu (Kassena Nankana), Kulukata (Gruni), Kpenpening (Bulk), Kulkara ( Dagomba). The grass grows along banks of rivers, streams and swampy areas. The grass gr...[Read More]
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