Bolga baskets are famous for their sturdy and vibrant colors. Artisans, primarily women, often devote a week to make one basket in Bolgatanga, Ghana. These functional and artistic baskets are versatile and easy to maintain. Bolga baskets are great for storage, home décor, and shopping. A Bolga basket can last for many years with some love and care.
Care instructions
Keep the basket thoroughly Air-dried after exposure to moisture. Elephant grass is eco-friendly and decomposable when exposed to prolonged moisture.
Leather handles need to be kept dry and wiped with a dry cloth or cleaned with neutral shoe polish.
Evenly distribute the load in your basket to prevent the weakening of one side.
Avoid storing the elephant grass basket under heavy objects, which can damage the basket.
Reshaping basket
Bolga baskets may need reshaping when they are mailed in a crushed state or after prolonged use. When elephant grass absorbs water, it softens and becomes easy to mold.
Spray or submerge the elephant grass basket in cold water and let it stand for about one minute. Warm water can cause the plant-based dyes used in coloring the baskets to fade. Coldwater is best.
Place the basket on a flat surface, open up the basket a bit more and mold it with your hands to the desired shape. It is important to flatten the base of the basket to avoid imbalance.
After reshaping the basket, thoroughly air dry while avoiding prolonged sunlight exposure. The powerful rays of the sun can fade the basket.
Your Purchase makes a difference
ENJOY your basket and remember that your purchase supports artisans who have invested much creative energy, time and love into your Bolga Basket! Thank you for being so supportive.