Elephant Grass Natural U-Shopper large, Short Handle

Elephant Grass U Shopper Large with short handle

Handwoven these unique baskets are made with dried elephant grass and leather strapped handles.

Elephant grass grows surrounding water holes in the Sahel region of west Africa.

The strong slender leaves are harvested seasonally by the Fra Fra people of northern Ghana, then soaked and stretched to produce a fine supple and extra strong fibre.

Your purchase of this item helps to maintain the time- honoured craft of weaving, while continuing a long-existing fair trade relationship with these people. 

May be soaked in water and re-shaped as desired.

Ethically sourced Northern Ghana

Measurements are approximate as each are individually woven and small variances result

Height to top of basket: 28cm tall

Width across top opening section: 45cm

Diameter across circular base: 25cm

Short Handled: 14 to 16cm gap from top of basket to top of leather handle