Petite Bolga Gathering Basket with Leather Handle
A Naturally Handwoven Basket for Gathering & Seasonal Use
This petite handwoven swing basket is a natural gathering basket made for nature walks, seasonal rituals, and everyday use.
Handwoven in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana, this small basket carries the beauty of traditional craft into daily life. Thick, resilient elephant grass is woven by hand into a sturdy yet graceful form—durable enough for frequent use and beautiful enough to live out in the open.
Its smaller scale makes it especially well suited for collecting spring treasures, gathering pinecones and feathers on nature walks, holding dyed eggs at Easter, or keeping shells, stones, and small keepsakes close at hand. The softly arched swing handle is wrapped in leather, offering comfortable balance and a pleasing contrast to the natural grass weave.
A Basket for Slow, Intentional Use
Bolga baskets are known worldwide for their strength and longevity, but this petite size invites a quieter rhythm. It’s easy to reach for on the way out the door, light in the hand, and just as lovely resting on a hook or shelf between uses. Each basket is one of a kind, with subtle variations in shape and weave that reflect its handmade origin.
Whether used as a gathering basket, a seasonal Easter basket, or a small home storage piece, this swing basket brings warmth, texture, and purpose to everyday moments.
A small, honest basket—made for gathering, carrying, and keeping what matters close.
Product Details
- Dimensions: approx. 10” L × 10” W × 5” H (15” with handle)
- Materials: elephant grass, leather
- Origin: handwoven in Ghana
- Each basket is unique