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Large Bolga Market Basket - Assorted Colors

Large Bolga Market Basket - Assorted Colors

Name: Large Bolga Market Basket - Assorted Colors
Brand: Gitzelli
Price: 90.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

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$90.00Guest price

$72.00Member price

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Description

The beautiful bolga baskets are hand-woven in small villages of Ghana, a tradition passed down from generation to generation. They are woven out of renewable resources, including banana leaf and elephant grass, which grow abundantly in the region. The leather is treated using an all-natural process (either dyed and oiled or painted). Each basket is hand woven and 100% unique! Variations are to be expected and treasured. Baskets are sturdy, strong, and flexible. If properly cared for, your basket will live a long life.

Large Market basket measures approx 15 inches across and 9-10" deep.
The basket is washable and collapsible. .
No two baskets are identical.
Color schemes will vary and may contain a bright pop of color.
Baskets are shipped flat and require reshaping. Completely wet the basket in your bathtub or a large utility sink. Once it is saturated, shape it, putting something heavy in it to hold the shape you want, and let it dry.

Details

* Due to the artisanal nature of this product, color and size may vary.

THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT

Artisan Organization: Gitzelli

Country: Ghana

"The Gitzelli artisans work in Kenya and Ghana to weave beautiful, traditional baskets in many designs and colors. Artisans live in low income areas and make their living off selling their crafts or taking daily temporary labor for minimum wage. In Kenya, the artisans come from wide parts of the country. Most weavers come from the Eastern region where the climate is dry and conducive to the production of the sisal -- this is their main source of income. In Central Kenya, most artisans have small pieces of land where they practice subsistence farming. They subsidize their income through weaving products with banana leaf. Gitzelli Imports has helped connect these artisans to bigger markets and enhance their low income."

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Reviewed by Gina C.

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I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

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Just what she wanted

I bought this for my daughter. Best birthday gift ever. She loves it. One small disappointment is that it was misshapened when it arrived due to being folded to fit in the box. I’m not sure if it will ever go back to its original round shape.

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GlobeIn

Hi Gina, these baskets can be reshaped! To reshape your baskets, spray liberally with water and let the basket rest for about five minutes. This will allow the basket to absorb the moisture and become pliable. Then, bend and reshape your basket as needed. This will not break the basket. Once reshaped, let it air dry thoroughly. We hope this helps get it back to its original shape!

Reviewed by Amy

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I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

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Nice large basket

These baskets are made well and very sturdy.

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Reviewed by Ashley G.

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I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great quality

Love this basket- it reshaped easily with using the instructions sent with the basket. I got bright purple- wouldn’t be my first choice- but the quality and size is great!

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