Bolga Tote Bag - Handwoven Elephant Grass
Ancient Ghanaian weaving wisdom meets your modern life in this lattice-detailed elephant grass tote.
Where Ghanaian tradition weaves modern purpose
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
This handwoven tote represents generations of Ghanaian basket-making tradition, where skilled artisans transform natural elephant swamp grass into durable, everyday companions. Each bag emerges from patient hands that understand the ancient art of lattice weaving, creating distinctive patterns that dance around the entire perimeter.
The natural grass fibers offer surprising strength while remaining beautifully lightweight, crowned with striped cotton handles in cheerful blues, yellows, and whites. With generous interior capacity and a comfortable hand drop, this mid-sized tote moves seamlessly from market runs to daily adventures.
Every purchase directly supports women artisans in Ghana through fair wage employment and entrepreneurship education programs, transforming traditional craft into sustainable livelihoods that honor both heritage and hope.
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In Rwanda, Ghana and refugee camps, artisans, most of them women, make heirloom quality pieces that blend heritage technique with modern design. Since 2007, Indego Africa has worked to help women owned businesses in Africa grow, and today it partners with 26 independent, artisan owned businesses, which the company says are primarily owned by women.
Indego Africa sources its materials from local markets and farms, using fibers indigenous to the countries where it works, and says each product, from weaving to woodcarving, is handcrafted using heritage techniques. It builds long term, transparent relationships with its artisan partners, working together to set fair pricing and ensure fair wages.
Through business, leadership and vocational training, Indego Africa helps its partners become self sufficient entrepreneurs who run and scale their own businesses. Its artisan partners work with Indego Africa, not for it, and the company believes that when women are supported, they become powerful engines of growth for their families and communities.
• Natural elephant swamp grass
• Cotton fabric handles
• Natural dyes for striping
• Length: 11.5 inches
• Height: 9 inches
• Depth: 5.5 inches
• Handle drop: 5 inches
• Weight: Lightweight construction
• Single tote bag per purchase
• Fair Trade verified
• Women artisan employment certified
• Spot clean only with damp cloth
• Air dry completely before storage
• Store in dry location away from moisture
• Natural variations in size and color are normal due to handmade quality
• Handle with care to preserve lattice weaving integrity
Q: Is this bag strong enough for daily use?
A: Yes, elephant grass is surprisingly durable and has been used for centuries in traditional basket-making. The natural fibers create a lightweight yet sturdy construction perfect for everyday essentials.
Q: How does this support the artisans who made it?
A: This purchase provides fair wages to women artisans in Ghana and funds entrepreneurship education programs. 100% of profits support business skills training and market access for artisan communities.
Q: Will the natural colors fade or change over time?
A: Natural materials may develop beautiful patina with use, which adds to the bag's character. The elephant grass maintains its integrity while gaining a lived-in beauty that tells your story.
Q: What makes Ghanaian basket weaving special?
A: Ghanaian artisans have perfected lattice weaving techniques over generations, creating distinctive patterns that are both decorative and structural. Each bag represents centuries of inherited knowledge.
Q: How much can this tote actually hold?
A: The generous interior comfortably fits daily essentials like wallet, keys, phone, small notebook, and personal items. The 5.5-inch depth provides surprising capacity in a mid-sized silhouette.
Q: Are there variations between bags?
A: Yes, handmade quality means each bag has unique characteristics in size and color. These natural variations make every piece one-of-a-kind while maintaining the same quality construction.
THE EVER GOOD
The Maker’s Circle represents the heart of what we believe in. Our 10 guiding values reflect how we curate, connect, and celebrate the people behind the goods within our slow living community. These are the values our makers strive for.
- Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
- Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
- Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
- Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
- Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
- Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
- Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
- Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
- Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
- Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials
Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.
We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.
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