{"title":"Bolga Laundry Baskets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry day, but make it look good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Bolga laundry baskets are handwoven from elephant grass in Bolgatanga, northern Ghana, by artisans we work with directly. They're tall, sturdy and roomy enough for a proper load, and many come with a fitted lid to keep the washing out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're just as handy for towels, blankets, kids' toys or logs by the fire. Choose from medium, large and extra-large, in classic burgundy and tan or bold stripes. Each handwoven laundry basket is made by hand, so no two are quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant something smaller? Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bolga-baskets\"\u003ehandwoven Bolga baskets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent from our shop in Stirling, Scotland, to anywhere in the UK and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bolga-laundry-basket-lid-pink-red","title":"Bolga Laundry Basket with Lid – Pink \u0026 Red Stripe | Handwoven Elephant Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoven by hand from elephant grass in Bolga, in Ghana's Upper East, this laundry basket comes with its own fitted lid - so the washing stays out of sight until you're ready to deal with it. Pink and red stripes run through the natural tan grass, finished with a neat woven finial on the lid and two woven loop handles for carrying it from room to room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands 46cm high and 40cm across, big enough for a proper wash load without taking over a bathroom or utility room corner. Every basket is handwoven by artisans in Ghana, so the exact stripe pattern on yours will vary slightly from the next - part of what makes a handmade piece worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for laundry, or for blankets, toys, or anything else that needs a tidy home. 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