Natural Picnic Basket

HANDMADE IN GHANA
These picnic bags are incredibly versatile to meet your everyday needs. Take them to the beach to hold your beach blankets, pack a picnic, or use as a travel bag.  Friends will be impressed by your globally conscious taste in this fashion accessory.   
 
Specifications:

Approximately 13” D  x 8” H
Fair Trade
Made in Ghana
Products are made of elephant grass
Organic dyes are used to dye the grass
Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product

*These delicately textured and handcrafted woven totes were made by groups of women in intimate communities in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana in an ethical, fair trade environment.
Care Instructions:

To clean or re-shape, simply wet it with cool water, shape it as needed, and allow it to air dry. 
Avoid using chemicals or detergents. 

 
Meaning & Purpose
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 split then rolled/twisted for texture. 
 Straw is dyed to give a vibrant color before weaving begins.