Baba Tree

WhereBolgatanga, Ghana
WhatHandwoven elephant grass baskets
Baba Tree works wi... Baba Tree works with Fra Fra weavers from Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana on their elephant-grass baskets and trays. Their artisans strip and dye the grass into evocative combinations, then plait the fibres into conversation pieces with luscious curves and vibrant colour combinations. Marked with the handprint or signature of the maker, no two are exactly alike. Baba Tree works with Fra Fra weavers from Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana on their elephant-grass baskets and trays. Their artisans strip and dye the grass into evocative combinations, then plait the fibres into conversation pieces with luscious curves and Baba Tree works with Fra Fra weavers from Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana on their elephant-grass baskets and trays. Their artisans strip and dye the grass into evocative combinations, then plait the fibres into conversation pieces with luscious curves and vibrant colour combinations. Marked with the handprint or signature of the maker, no two are exactly alike.

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Baba Tree works with local artisans in Bolgatanga, Ghana, who use specialised patterns and colour combinations. The baskets are entirely unique as each piece is spun by one maker from naturally-dyed elephant grass using a time-honoured weaving technique.