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Lace Grass Basket
Lace Grass Basket
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Have a hard time with storage and organizing? These hampers are the answer to your laundry and home organization foes! You can hide any mess inside and your guests will never know. These hampers can also be used as an unique bathroom accessory or home office trash bins.
Our work with work with Nest ensures that our wages and practices meet the highest possible standards, evolving with the global marketplace in real time.
The fair wage we provide increases income ten-fold in many cases, which then filters into local economies and communities.
The results: Skilled African Women Weave Our Creations and Forever Change Their Worlds.
The material used for weaving in Bolgatanga is elephant grass, this grass is only available in the southern part of Ghana, Kumasi to be precise. The grasses are harvested and dried up, a process which might take up to three (3) days. It is then tied together in big bundles and transported to the Bolga markets. This is where most of the weavers buy their raw materials. The straw grass is further processed before weaving begins.
- Color: Natural
- Dimensions: 17” Dia x 19”H
- Care Instructions: Simply wet it with cool water, shape it as needed, and allow it to air dry. (Avoid using chemicals or detergents.)
- Materials: Natural Fibers of Raffia and sweetgrass
- Made in: Ghana
- 100% Fair Trade
Beautiful Design that Empowers Women & Communities in Africa
Kazi exists to create high demand for expertly woven goods from skilled artisans.Our work with work with Nest ensures that our wages and practices meet the highest possible standards, evolving with the global marketplace in real time.
The fair wage we provide increases income ten-fold in many cases, which then filters into local economies and communities.
The results: Skilled African Women Weave Our Creations and Forever Change Their Worlds.
The material used for weaving in Bolgatanga is elephant grass, this grass is only available in the southern part of Ghana, Kumasi to be precise. The grasses are harvested and dried up, a process which might take up to three (3) days. It is then tied together in big bundles and transported to the Bolga markets. This is where most of the weavers buy their raw materials. The straw grass is further processed before weaving begins.
- Straw is collected and splitted then rolled/twisted for texture.
- Straw is dyed to give a vibrant color before weaving begins.
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