Indego Africa

Kuma Open Weave Basket

The Kuma Open Weave Basket is handwoven in Ghana and is the perfect size for all your essentials. Measures 9.5" W x 11" H. Made from 100% elephant grass. Due to its handmade nature, some size and color variation may occur. The art of bolga weaving originated in the Bolgatanga region of Northern Ghana and has been practiced by Ghanaian artisans for centuries. The intricate process is done entirely by hand, from processing elephant grass to weaving the fibers, and can take an artisan anywhere from 3-5 days to complete a single piece. Before weaving, the grass is prepared by hand splitting, twisting, and softening with water in a process that takes about a week to complete. Care Instructions: Made to last, the natural fibers in bolga products are incredibly resilient. If your basket is slightly misshapen from storage or travel, simply saturate the woven portion with cool water and mold back into shape. Let dry, avoiding the sun to minimize color fading. Some colors may bleed when wet; avoid placing on light fabrics or surfaces until dry. Spot clean.

Please note that this product only ships within the contiguous US.