Baskets of Africa

09/27/2026

Over the next few months we are going to share more about the artisans we work with and the type of baskets they create! Today we are featuring the weavers from Ghana.
The Republic of Ghana is a country along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa.
Genuine Bolga baskets are exclusively woven by the indigenous Gurune, also known as Frafra people, around the town of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Farming in the region can be precarious due to poor soil, erratic rainfall, and harsh conditions, so the weaving and other craftsmanship is crucial to help support family income.
Baskets are carefully woven from kinkahe grass. A medium basket takes about 3 days. Some shapes and patterns are more difficult to weave and take longer.

09/14/2026

Over the next few months we are going to share more about the artisans we work with and the type of baskets they create! Today we are featuring the weavers from Eswatini.

Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Although only 120 miles long and 81 miles wide, this small country has a diverse climate and topography.

Baskets from Eswatini are handwoven from sisal fibers. Weavers take an average of 30 hours to create an 8 inch basket which makes these some of the most labor intensive of all African baskets.

Adding an inch in diameter at the top of a basket could actually take as long or longer than the first several inches as the base of the basket. Time taken to weave a larger Masterweave basket often exceeds 120 hours.
These baskets are intricate, masterfully made, and highly collectable.

09/09/2026

Each product we sell has a real person behind it. Real human hands twisted each strand of grass and sewed each stitch. And most importantly, as they work, each artisan considered the person that is going to buy their basket.
Mass-marketed products are made with the intention to sell as much and as quickly as possible. Often, the individuality of the consumer is forgotten.
When artisans are crafting handmade products, they have real people in mind. They are thinking of durability, utility, and of course, style.

08/21/2026

The summer is ending but it’s still HOT outside 🥵 We’re here to help you make the most of it. Visit our website (link in bio) to pick up one of these handmade sun hats or the perfect summer weather tote. ☀️

08/10/2026

08/08/2026

A majority of basket weavers in Africa are women. We are proud to support their efforts towards providing for their families and fighting for gender equality.

With each purchase you make from Baskets of Africayou contribute to making lives better. Shop today through the link in our bio.

Select from a wide variety of high-quality Fair Trade African baskets, with five-star customer service and FREE SHIPPING!

07/16/2026

Where sustainability meets style.☀️Ditch the fast fashion and buy one of our premium baskets handcrafted by African artisans and build to last! Visit our link in bio to browse our full selection of baskets, bags, and accessories.

06/18/2026

Delivering quality pieces handmade by African artisans. When you purchase from us you are helping these artisans, mostly women, preserve their culture and support their families. It’s more than just style and design—it’s stewardship.

06/16/2026

Our lace shopper tote is your go-to bag for summer! Visit our link in bio to see our full range of Ghanaian, Free Trade bags.

06/15/2026

We’re here to fuel your basket obsession! Visit our link in bio to see our wide range of gorgeous African baskets.