BUSUNU: Natural Woven Shopping Basket

BUSUNU: Natural Woven Shopping BasketMeet the BUSUNU collection our newest African shopping baskets, ethically and sustainably handwoven in Northern Ghana. These carry handle market baskets come in three handy sizes and are produced in the Bolgatanga area of Ghana. All are made from veta vera grass which grows wild locally and is incredibly robust when woven a stylish and sustainable alternative to plastic. Most of the weavers who produce these woven basket bags are men, having been

crafted from fine sisal fronds hand dyed in a rich gold tone

This beautiful yellow and turquoise rug is available in two sizes: small and runner

Bolts of bright Red

these women can earn a living safely and more efficiently from home

Add this handcrafted piece to your collection of treasured tree decorations that will become family heirlooms over time

The stiff leaves of this fibrous shrub are harvested

and producing these exquisite woven Moses baskets

In 1985 there were 12 women being mentored through this organization

this angel tree decoration in ice blue and white comes from eSwatini

sculptural focal point

Basket weaving - a skill passed down the generations in most families – has become a source of supplementary income for these communities in the dry seasons

these round placemats are just too lovely to be kept for best