Palm Shopper
$ 62.00
HANDMADE IN GHANA
This market basket is hand-woven from palm fronds and trimmed with cognac tan leather—perfect for toting all your fresh market finds.Every purchase supports weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana who are preserving a traditional technique while earning a sustainable income.
Handmade Palm Fronds & Leather Market Basket | Tan
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BOLGA BASKET WEAVERS
Located in: Ghana
In the Bolgatanga region of Ghana, artisans weave baskets by hand using a thick, tough elephant grass and while earning a sustainable income. Basket weaving in the Upper East Region serves as an example of the craft skills of women in the North, and each colorful basket can take up to a week to finish. A classic icon of African craftsmanship, Bolga baskets from Ghana are known for their durability, unique patterns, and vibrant colors.
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Located in: Ghana
Handwoven from locally sourced materials
Handwoven from locally sourced materials
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Where you choose to spend, and donate, your money affects lives around the globe. When you choose to support The Little Market, you join in our vision and commitment to serve the world's must vulnerable populations.
HELPING TO CLOSE THE GLOBAL POVERTY GAP
EMPOWERING WOMEN
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
PRESERVING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES