Sirigu Basket
Sirigu Basket
These are stunning, textural, handcrafted baskets in warm natural hues.
Made from blonde elephant grass and the rust colored stems of a wild plant known as sanvamah, whose leaves are a local food source. These baskets can provide storage or stand alone as the shaggy beauties they are.
Height | Base diameter | Top diameter |
24" / 61cm | 10" / 25cm | 12" / 30cm |
*Please expect slight variations in shape, weave and size as each basket is made by hand
MATERIAL
MATERIAL
Made from blonde elephant grass and the rust colored stems of a wild plant known as sanvamah, whose leaves are a local food source
CAN I CHOOSE MY BASKET?
CAN I CHOOSE MY BASKET?
YES - Book a virtual or in-person studio visit to choose your favorite
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
These pieces are woven by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana.
SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training, and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more
FULFILLMENT TIMELINES
FULFILLMENT TIMELINES
- ORDER 1 week - If the piece is in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'add to cart' and your order will ship on our next shipping day (Tuesdays)
- OUT OF STOCK 8-10 weeks - If the piece is not in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'sold out' and wait times are generally 8-10 weeks, depending on the season