Bolga Tote with Leather Handle – Multicolor (18″)

Bring home a beautiful piece of Ghanaian craftsmanship with this Bolga Tote with Leather Handle (18″). Handwoven by Fair Trade artisans using renewable elephant grass and finished with a durable leather-wrapped handle, each basket is completely one of a kind. Its vibrant multi-color design combines traditional artistry with everyday practicality.

Perfect for market trips, picnics, home décor, storage, or carrying everyday essentials, this generously sized tote is lightweight, flexible, and remarkably strong. Natural variations in color and pattern make every basket unique. A functional work of art you’ll enjoy for years.

Story Behind the Art

Each Bolga basket is handwoven in the Bolgatanga region of northern Ghana, where weaving has been an important tradition for generations. Artisans carefully harvest renewable elephant grass, soften and prepare each strand by hand, and weave every basket using techniques passed down through their families.

These baskets provide meaningful income for artisan communities while helping preserve a centuries-old craft. Through Fair Trade partnerships, every purchase supports skilled makers, strengthens local families, and celebrates the beauty of handmade traditions.

Details:

• Brand: Global Crafts
• Dimensions: Approximately 18″ W x 11″ H x 13″ D (sizes vary slightly)
• Materials: Handwoven elephant grass with leather-wrapped handle
• Origin: Handcrafted in Bolgatanga, Ghana
• Design: Open U-shopper tote with vibrant multi-color pattern
• Construction: Flexible, durable, and lightweight
• Ethically Made: Fair Trade certified
• Care: If reshaping is needed, lightly mist with water, shape by hand, and allow to air dry.
• Perfect For: Farmers markets, shopping, storage, home décor, beach days, picnics, and thoughtful gifting.

Presentation: Each order is carefully wrapped for shipping by The Curated Trail, with a small donation made toward a meaningful cause. Our way of sharing warmth and purpose with every delivery.

Photography: Courtesy of Global Crafts. Used with permission.