Kaya No. 3 – XL Oval Bolga Basket
$135.00
Handwoven in Bolgatanga in northern Ghana, this spacious Bolga basket is designed for everyday carry. Its generous oval form is ideal for markets, picnics, teachers’ essentials and home organisation, finished with the signature Tribal Village leather label.
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Description
THE OBJECT – KAYA Oval Bolga Basket – Handwoven in Bolgatanga, Ghana
Kaya is the grounded, carry-everything basket of the Tribal Village collection — wide, stable and full of character. Handwoven by master artisans in Bolgatanga in northern Ghana, its oval basket silhouette offers generous space and an easy, open top that makes packing and unpacking effortless.
This form belongs to the celebrated tradition of the Bolga basket, one of Africa’s most recognised and respected forms of handwoven market baskets.
Bolga baskets from Bolgatanga in northern Ghana are widely considered the finest handwoven market baskets in Africa.
Designed for real life and real use, Kaya is loved by teachers, organisers, families and market-goers alike. Its sturdy short handles and balanced shape make it the basket you reach for when you need something dependable, beautiful and built to last.
Each basket carries the Tribal Village leather label, identifying it as part of the Tribal Village collection and reflecting our commitment to authentic craftsmanship and direct partnerships with weaving communities in Bolgatanga, Ghana.
Kaya takes its name from the idea of home and steadiness — a basket that feels familiar, capable and ready for anything.
DETAILS
FORM: Oval oversized Bolga market basket
ALSO KNOWN AS: Bolga Basket / Bolgatanga Basket
ORIGIN: Bolgatanga Region, Northern Ghana
MATERIAL: Handwoven elephant grass
FINISH: Naturally dyed fibres, sun-dried and hand shaped
HANDLE: Reinforced woven handle wrapped with goat skin
SIGNATURE: Tribal Village leather label
SIZE GUIDE
KAYA No. 1 – Medium
Everyday oval Bolga basket for groceries, books, or daily essentials.
KAYA No. 2 – Large
Spacious oval Bolga market basket ideal for weekly markets, family outings, or stylish home storage.
KAYA No. 3 – Extra Large
Maximum-capacity Bolgatanga basket designed for beach trips, large grocery runs, or oversized storage.
CARE
Lightly mist with water and reshape by hand if required. Allow to dry naturally. Bolga baskets are known for their strength and flexibility, making them ideal for daily use and long life.
ATTRIBUTION
Produced by skilled weavers in Bolgatanga in northern Ghana, each basket is crafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Tribal Village works directly with artisan communities to support sustainable craft, fair-trade practices and the continuation of the renowned Bolgatanga weaving tradition. Every basket carries the Tribal Village leather label, marking it as part of the Tribal Village collection.
THE BOLGA BASKET TRADITION
Bolga baskets are handwoven in the town of Bolgatanga in northern Ghana, where weaving elephant grass into strong market baskets has been part of daily life for generations.
Using carefully harvested elephant grass, artisans weave baskets that are lightweight yet exceptionally strong, designed to carry produce, goods and daily necessities. Over time, these baskets have become internationally recognised for their durability and craftsmanship.
Bolga baskets from Bolgatanga in northern Ghana are widely considered the finest handwoven market baskets in Africa.
Today they are admired around the world as both practical everyday baskets and beautiful examples of traditional African craftsmanship. Each Tribal Village basket carries the Tribal Village leather label, representing our commitment to authentic craft and direct partnerships with Ghanaian weaving communities.
