Handwoven Bolga Bread Basket | Free Shipping in North America

Our Bolga Bread Basket is a versatile everyday basket that quickly becomes useful in every corner of the home. Handwoven in Bolgatanga, Ghana, this compact basket is made from durable elephant grass and finished with a sturdy leather-wrapped handle.

Originally designed as a bread and table basket, many customers quickly discover it works beautifully for far more than that. Its practical size makes it perfect for knitting projects, foraging walks, storing mittens and hats by the door, or organizing small household items.

One of the clever features of this basket is its ability to nest neatly inside larger oval baskets, making it an ideal companion for travel or everyday errands. Many customers use the Bread Basket to hold smaller items like knitting projects or personal essentials while a larger basket carries everything else.

Like all traditional Bolga baskets, each piece is handwoven from elephant grass using techniques passed down through generations of artisans in northern Ghana. The natural materials and handmade process mean that every basket is slightly unique in colour, shape, and pattern.

The handle folds neatly into the basket base, allowing for compact storage and easy shipping.

Approximate Dimensions

Basket base:
38 cm × 14 cm × 23 cm high
(15" × 9" × 5.5")

Handle height when upright:
18 cm (7")

Handmade Variation

All Big Blue Moma Bolga baskets are made by hand, meaning no two are identical. Slight differences in size, shape, and colour are part of what makes each basket unique.

Reshaping Your Basket

Your basket ships folded flat for efficient transport. If it arrives slightly misshapen:

1. Dip the basket briefly in water
2. Shape it gently with your hands
3. Allow it to air dry

Watch our quick basket reshaping video for a simple demonstration.

Shipping

Free shipping is included in the price of this basket anywhere in North America.

Because Bolga baskets are flexible and nest together, they ship efficiently while keeping their strength and durability.

About Big Blue Moma

Big Blue Moma is a Canadian small business working directly with weaving communities in Northern Ghana to bring ethically sourced, handmade Bolga baskets to homes across North America.

Wholesale Availability

Big Blue Moma baskets are also available wholesale for retail stores, yarn shops, home décor boutiques, and gift shops across North America.

Retailers can apply for a wholesale account to access wholesale pricing directly through our website.