Wine Stripe Set of 2 Bolga Open Nesting Laundry Basket Hampers
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Set of 2 wine stripe Bolga storage baskets with handles hand woven in Ghana. Feature sturdy, wrapped handles. 20 to 22 inches tall. Fair Trade. Free Shipping. ... Read more
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Description
This beautiful set of 2 wine striped Bolga storage baskets with handles are handcrafted by a network of Bolgatanga artisans in northeast Ghana. Highly durable, this set of baskets nest together and come in two functional sizes:
- Large: 17 inches in diameter x 22 inches high
- Small: 16 inches in diameter x 20 inches high
The baskets feature bold stripes and sturdy, wrapped handles. Woven from veta vera, locally known as elephant grass. Elephant grass is harvested from local rivers and streams.
Since every piece is handmade, the baskets you receive may vary slightly from those pictured. An informational hang tag is attached for gift giving.
Elegant and functional, baskets can be used in any room of your home. Large hampers are excellent for storing blankets, pillows, towels, and other linens. Medium and small decorative baskets make great potato and onion bins for the kitchen pantry. Consider using them as toy boxes for your children or furry friends. They are also an attractive way to store magazines, crafts, and other items you want to keep handy.
Gift Giving: If you plan to gift this item, the packaging may indicate what is inside.
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About the Artisans
Weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana, West Africa, are world renown for their beautiful handiwork.
Before weaving can begin, artisans must harvest the grass, dry it, split the grass into various sizes, select the correct size for the basket they want to create, determine the colors, and dye the grass. Weaving the basket is a time-intensive process. It generally takes 3 days to create a medium-sized basket. Weaving begins at the base and ends with the rim. Handles are then applied, and the baskets trimmed.
Basket weaving is typically a woman's craft. The local farming community is fraught with intemperate weather. Farming income alone is not always enough to meet the family's needs, so the women supplement it by weaving baskets.
Shipping
This item ships UPS Ground from Oregon. Note: Due to increased demand, hamper orders now typically ship within 3-5 business days. Business days do not include public holidays or weekends. Delivery depends on destination. Street address required. We will provide a tracking number immediately upon shipment.
The estimated number of business days until delivery includes order processing and time in transit. Item availability is assumed. Estimates are not a guarantee of delivery within a specific timeframe. If your package is oversized and/or requires truck delivery, the delivery time may be extended. During the holiday shopping season, processing and delivery times may also increase.
We are always happy to be of service. However, we are not able to ship this item outside the 48 contiguous United States. If you chose to use a freight forwarder, please view our shipping policies before placing your order. If you have any questions, let us know.
Returns
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- Please contact us within 15 days after receiving product.
- Items may be exchanged for store merchandise of the same or greater value for an additional shipping charge.
- The return must be postmarked within 30 days of receipt.
- Merchandise returned for reasons other than damage is subject to a 10% re-stocking fee.