Elephant Grass Basket

At the end of the weaving process the ends of the grass which stick out from each side are trimmed.

Elephant grass basket.

These baskets are made from river grass known as elephant grass by local weavers in bolgatanga ghana. Plentiful elephant grass in the bolgatanga region of northern ghana is used to make these incredibly useful and durable fair trade african baskets. Generally elephant grass harvesting within 60 to 90 days yields material having highest content of crude protein cellulose he micelluloses and lignin and is best suited for basket making. African market baskets are strong durable colorful and entirely hand made.

So if your beautiful basket has just arrived folded down in the post or you ve had years of use from your basket and it needs a little joie de. The baskets are green sustainable and long lasting. Pack of 12 1bas 12. Cenchrus purpureus schumach also known as napier grass elephant grass or uganda grass is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the african grasslands.

They can be reshaped or washed by getting them wet with water and forming them with your hands. Historically this wild species has been used primarily for grazing. Each case comes in assorted colors and patterns so your store will always have a great selection. The specialized weaving process makes these baskets strong and flexible.

It has low water and nutrient requirements and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. Approx 40 45 cm. Small pieces of the grass may stick out. These can be trimmed easily with scissors.

The double thickness weave of elephant grass used in this highly skilled basket making process ensures the strength and longevity of your timeless keepsake. Today ghana is known for its rich culture and diverse landscapes including the savannah grasslands where the weavers get the materials for these baskets. Weaving elephant grass baskets in ghana africa ghana was the first country in sub saharan africa to emerge from colonial rule in 1957. The elephant grass grows wild and is harvested dried into straw and then woven.

Especially where the handles are attached. Using your basket each of our baskets are handwoven from elephant grass. Each basket is unique and beautiful. Round elephant grass basket.

Beautifully hand woven from elephant grass these versatile baskets are strong durable long lasting. Bolga baskets are made with strong durable and flexible elephant grass. Pennisetum purpureum updated name. Recently however it.

Our wide range of sustainable and environmentally friendly products has a positive impact on both people and the planet meaning that a wovenology basket really is a basket for good in. Shopping ghana bolgas zulu wire baskets uganda baskets zulu ilala palm kenya beaded wire zimbabwe baskets swazi baskets. When elephant grass gets wet it s pliable and you are able to use your hands to mould your basket back into it s original shape.