Pakurigo Wave Elephant Grass Basket

Baba Tree works with local villagers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana to make its distinctive hand-woven vessels. Pakurigo Wave baskets are made in a specialised weave pattern, prized for its rarity and complexity. The guinea grass is naturally dyed in various shades and plaited for style and strength.

Material: natural grass fibres
Country of origin: Ghana
Dimensions: 25cm (h) x 48cm (w) / 9.8" (h) x 18.8" (w)
Colour: multiple

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.

Product number: 2205706004

Meet the Maker:

Baba Tree

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