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Our heart is to help the weavers and artisans of Africa. We are the real deal when it comes to Fair Trade. We have been a member of the Fair Trade Federation for over 5 years. We have always bought from Fair Trade organizations even before we were members. We work closely with the weaving groups and our goal it to continue to import from various African countries to help the weavers and artisans earn a sustainable living. This is our 8th year in business and we want to thank you for supporting Fair Trade practices and for helping to support the weavers of Africa.
Hedi, from Topanga,CA won the free Bolga Fan for the March/April drawing. Congratulations! We will have another drawing for a $15 off coupon to be used on any basket for the May/June drawing. We will enter all orders from May 1st through June 30th.
Welcome to our store. We carry many beautiful Fair Trade African Bolga baskets from Ghana, West Africa. We also carry other Fair Trade African baskets from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Zambia and Uganda. We invite you to browse through our store and shop with confidence. In addition, we adhere to a strict privacy policy that means your information will not be shared, sold, or otherwise distributed. We are a SECURE site. You will see the secure lock icon when you get to the check out page.
We offer free ground or parcel post shipping on orders of $99 and over shipped within the continental USA. Please use coupon code: PROMOFREESHIP99 at check out to receive this discount. As an added bonus, we have lowered the amount needed to spend to receive this special promotion. This offer now includes oversized items too!! This offer cannot be combined with other specials or offers. The total of $99 excludes tax and shipping.
If you don't reach the $99 for free shipping, check out our new lower shipping rates! Even though shipping costs have gone up dramatically, we have lowered our rates as a special promotion to our customers! Now is a great time to buy one of our fabulous baskets!
Be sure to check out our SALE SECTION for more deep discounted baskets! We have added many new baskets. These beautiful African baskets make great gifts!
Our web store offers a close up view of every product . Click on the product's photo for zoom in capability ( by clicking on the photo several times, you will have a larger and more detailed view of each beautiful basket).
The basket pictured is the basket you will receive (unless stated on a particular item)! Each one has its own beauty and charm.
We will ship your order within 1-2 business days and many times on the same day. We will notify you when your order has shipped and you will be able to track your package at all times.
We are not only members of the Fair Trade Federation (Fair Trade means that the weavers get paid fairly for the work they do) but we are also a member of Green America. Their mission is to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
Each basket comes with a flyer explaining the detailed process of making one of these beautiful African baskets!
You will find more information in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS miscellaneous section of our web page and ABOUT US page. Both are located at the bottom of the home page.
You can shop confidently at www.mybolgabaskets.com. We have partnered with Authorize.net, a leading payment gateway since 1996, to offer safe secure credit transaction for our customers. We take most major forms of credit cards and Paypal. If you prefer, you may call in your order.
Thank you for stopping by! As well as being a Fair Trade member, a portion of the proceeds of these products is contributed directly to local community efforts in Africa.
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BOLGA FAN (14)
- 12 inches across by 10 inches tall not including the handle. I call it the HOT FLASH BUSTER. It moves an incredible amount of air! Can be hung up when not in use.
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BOLGA GAMBIBGO POT BASKETS (24)
- These beautiful baskets are the premier Ghana baskets. They take more like 5 days to make. The weaving is finer and the designs are stunning. They also have a folding handle.
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BOLGA HAMPER (10)
- The hamper size is approximately 21 inches tall by 16-18 inches wide. It has two handles covered with leather, and a woven attached lid. Its very strudy and well made. Great for use as a hamper or storing toys or blankets or other items.
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BOLGA HATS (3)
- These are the most incredible hats. Tightly hand woven, these hats block the sun. They have a leather strap that is adjustable. The best part is the rim can be shaped however you want!
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BOLGA JUMBO BASKETS (23)
- These baskets are not common. They are very large! Great for laundry baskets, storage of toys or anywhere you need a very large basket! The round baskets range from 18" to 24" in diameter. The oval baskets are over 17" long.
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BOLGA LIDDED BASKETS (6)
- These baskets are either round or oval like a shopper tote basket. They are great for anywhere you want the contents hidden from sight. Both styles are nice.
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BOLGA MARKET BASKET (43)
- This is the most popular Bolga basket I carry. Its a great basket for the market, storing books/magazines, holding towels, carrying your picnic goodies, and the list goes on. It has one leather handle for carrying.
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BOLGA MINI MARKET BASKET (4)
- These are the smaller round market type baskets. Perfect for gift giving. Its a great size for organizing smaller items such as mail, lotions, make up,remote plus more. They are really cute! Sizes run about 7-8" diameter to about 7" tall.
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BOLGA MINI SHOPPER / TOTE BASKET (15)
- These mini shoppers or tote baskets are so cute! They are approximately 10 to 11 inches long, by 6-7 inches tall by 5-7 inches wide. Great for a small purse.
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BOLGA OVAL OR ROUND GIFT SIZE BASKET (18)
- Great overall basket. Nice universal size, as its not too large. We carry oval and round gift baskets. Some of the round baskets come with or without handles or they come with a lid. Any of these styles make great gift baskets or use them for specific purposes.
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BOLGA PURSE /SHOULDER TOTE BASKET (6)
- These purses are made out of the grass with a leather strap. They are great for use as purse or shoulder tote basket. Various styles available.
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BOLGA RECTANGLE BASKET (7)
- We call this basket the "hold all" basket. It's perfect for gathering your veggies from the garden, casseroles and holding mail or papers. Various sizes available.
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BOLGA SHOPPER OR TOTE BASKET (48)
- This basket is rapidly becoming popular. Its a fantastic tote basket for carrying groceries (no more plastic bags) or using for a beach, carrying books plus much more. Two leather handles for carrying.
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BOLGA SHOPPER TOTE BASKETS SPECIAL DESIGN-FINER WEAVE (19)
- These beautiful baskets are woven with a finer weave, like the gambibgo pot baskets. They are much larger (jumbo size) than a regular shopper tote basket and they have a one piece bottom. These works of art are very special. We call them our "premier" Bolga baskets.
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BOLGA SMALL OVAL GIFT OR CRACKER BASKET (8)
- This is a great basket for smaller type gifts or for bread or crackers. New design: larger size and leather handles.
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BOLGA SOE TRAYS (10)
- These trays are made from the shiny part of the grass. They have beautiful patterns. Nice for fruit or serving.
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BOLGA TRASH BASKET (1)
- These are great baskets to add color in any room while holding your trash. Strong, durable and pretty. Various sizes.
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CAMEROON BASKETS (6)
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Very rare and very beautiful baskets from Cameroon. Each is a treasure!
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DARFUR BASKETS (13)
- These beautiful baskets are made in North Darfur, Sudan. Each basket is made of renewable natural materials by skilled weavers at the DPDO's Women's Center.
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GIFT WRAP (1)
- We now offer gift wrapping!
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RWANDA BASKETS (9)
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Beautiful colorful baskets. Heavy spirals of weaving in various patterns.
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SUPER SALE ITEMS (5)
- These baskets are our deep discounted baskets!
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UGANDA BASKETS (15)
- Beautiful Uganda baskets from bowls to trays and even cups made of bukeddo from banana leaves and palm trees. The colors the weavers use come from minerals.
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UGANDA WOOD SALAD SERVERS (1)
- Beautiful hand carved wood salad servers from Uganda. We carry twisted handled salad servers as well as bone salad servers. Both are beautiful!
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WHAT'S NEW! NEW STYLES, COLORS AND PRODUCTS! (78)
- These are new styles, colors or new products we are carrying. Some are limited in quantity. All are beautiful.
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ZAMBIA TONGA BASKETS (2)
- These baskets are woven from vines and palm leaves. Traditionally used for winnowing grain. Similar to the Zimbabwe baskets but a little deeper.
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ZIMBABWE BINGA BASKETS (11)
- Beautiful baskets made by the women in Zimbabwe. Women traditionally still use wild grasses and palm leaves dyed with tree bark to weave these lovely intricate patterned baskets.
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ZULU S. AFRICAN WIRE BASKETS (30)
- These beautiful, unique, collectible baskets are stunning. They are woven out of telephone wire by the men in South Africa. They are beautiful! They can even be washed with soap and water too! We have many more wires in stock. Email if you would like to see more.
