Add a touch of Africa to your Decor with our charming 3-piece traditional tribal baskets. Handmade in Ghana, each basket is woven from Boliga straw. The Boliga Tribe is from northern Ghana.Each basket boasts bright colors and is perfect for picnics, holding magazines, books and more.
The Story Behind the Product
Nana was born to a family of 9 children in the town of Kumasi in Ghana, West Africa. His parents divorced when he was only 8 years old and Nana became so rebellious that his mother sent him to live with his father in Tamale (in the Northern region of Ghana) when Nana was 12 years old. It was there that he developed an interest in art. He dropped out of school when he was 14 and started training with a master carver in Tamale. In 2000 Nana began selling his products through Worldstock. Nana is now married with 3 children and lives in Accra, Ghana. He is now a master carver with his own shop and 10 employees. Nana?s life has been so improved since he began working with Worldstock that he named his son after his contact at Overtsock.com.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
Earth Friendly
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
77 of 77 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Review 21 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
ghana baskets,November 1, 2007
By cgirl1from NC
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"Very nice workmanship and value. They came packed in a box into which they had been somewhat flattened. The baskets held onto some creases where they were folded, but otherwise are fine."
Review 22 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Craftsmanship, Very Useful,October 22, 2007
By fifilamourfrom Newton, MA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These baskets are beautiful and very useful. I am giving one for a holiday present and the others I use for shopping and carting items around. This is a GREAT investment."
Review 23 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Love Them!,October 5, 2007
By Raine65from New York
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"Everything about the product was great. I wish they had been packed a little different. When I received them they were wedged inside one another and bent. I finally got them apart but had a harder time getting the bent out of them. All in all they are FAB!"
Review 24 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Enjoying the baskets,September 23, 2007
By aeolian
"Very useful for books, newspapers, shoes; anything that's on the floor that should be off the floor."
Review 25 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fantastic!,September 14, 2007
By celtchikfrom NY
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These baskets are great! I've used them for everything. They've been great for harvesting vegetables from the garden, holding all my yarn and hauling picnic lunches. They are so sturdy and beautiful. I've gotten so many compliments, I'm considering ordering more for gifts! I've seen similiar baskets in fair trade stores for the 3 times the price. Really a fabulous deal."
Review 26 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great buy!,September 9, 2007
By Mertylfrom Iowa City
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I purchased *one* of these baskets directly from the tribe through a coop once, for the same price I got all three of these! Wow! They are very nice in appearance, sturdy, and can be used for a variety of things. I gave one away, use one to store library books and videos and things that need hauled to my car, and the last one somehow has become a cat bed. There are sooo many things you can do with them!"
Review 27 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful baskets !,September 6, 2007
By grandmom7from Barnstead, NH
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These baskets are even better in person. I'm using one to put my grandaughter's toys in . She's 2 and it's easy for her to grab the basket of toys and of course easy for her to empty :) I use one for my magazines and the other for a yarn project next to my chair. Overstock is great !!"
Review 28 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
5 stars,July 28, 2007
By Rita65from New Mexico
"Very pleased with my purchase, will recommend this to friends"
Review 29 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great baskets,July 16, 2007
By cielsoirfrom McKinney, TX
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These are beautiful and well-constructed baskets. I plan to use them for all kinds of things around the house."
Review 30 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
SUPER,July 2, 2007
By pkcmfrom wiscomsin
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
3
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I love the 3 baskets. The 2 larger ones are of similar colour, and the smallest is of red and blue stripe. I have not yet reshaped them , although I do plan to in a H2O bath. Value was great , I paid ~40.00 for one of larger size about 7 years ago."
Review 31 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Lovely baskets! Very well made!,July 1, 2007
By jansunfrom North Carolina
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These are lovely baskets and extremely well made! You do have to do the spraying with water and res-shaping trick because of the packing, but didnt take long or much effort, glad I heard about that in these reviews. My baskets are now perfectly formed and fabulous! I highly recommend these basekts and great price on the 3!"
Review 32 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Didn't expect 3 different sizes,June 26, 2007
By LibrarianMomfrom Seattle
Value:
3
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I was happy to receive them boxed and pressed down, and wet the baskets and was able to mold them back. I had expected to receive 3 of the same size and this is not clearly communicated on the website, but I received 3 sizes: small, medium, and large; the med had multi-colored stripes, the large had black speckles, the small was plain. The quality was fabulous, but now that I have the 3 sizes, it's not clear that I necessarily got a great bargain."
Review 33 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great baskets,June 16, 2007
By lauranicole13from virginia
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"the tribal baskets were exactly what i expected them to be, and while the colors were different than those pictured, they really are beautiful."
Review 34 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great bargain,June 4, 2007
By basketeerfrom maryland
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I have seen these baskets at a yearly festival for $40.00 each - and they sell out every year before noon on the first day. I've bought these twice - a total of 6 baskets - and I love them all."
Review 35 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful baskets,June 4, 2007
By kebflyfrom Gainesville, FL
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"I just can't get enough of these beautiful baskets! I have just ordered a third set, and I am planning to give them as gifts to friends and family. These baskets are roomy and sturdy enough for shopping or storage. It's fun to open the box and see what color combinations you've received. A perfect gift for someone who appreciates a lovely handcrafted product. Also, a great value."
Review 36 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Ghanian Baskets,June 3, 2007
By gmattahfrom Phila, PA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"The baskets are more beautiful than I expected. The sizes are very generous. Love them and will order more."
Review 37 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great baskets!!,May 24, 2007
By Lupecofrom Norman, OK
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These are beautiful baskets, and I was amazed when I opened the package. One regret is that the basksts were pushed together very tightly during shipping and the shapes were difficult to recover. Still, good craftsmanship! I recommend these baskets for any purposes."
Review 38 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Baskets are great,May 20, 2007
By bgplsfrom Ca
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
5
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"Baskets are beautiful...easy to shape after dampening with warm water..perfect for magazines..farmer's market...bath supplies"
Review 39 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Big, functional woven baskets,April 26, 2007
By SavvyMomfrom San Francisco, CA
Value:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
3
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
4
out of 5
"Very big baskets in three assorted designs in a complementary palette: navy and maroon stripes and checkerboard patterns. Was hoping to get a bright green one but these colors were not offensive. Came smashed in the box but moldable; strong handles and can hold a lot of stuff. Will use them at farmer's market this spring and books, toys around the house."
Review 40 for Set of 3 Traditional Tribal Baskets (Ghana)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
cool baskets!,March 17, 2007
By lulu48from Seattle WA
Value:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Ease of Assembly:
4
out of 5
Workmanship:
5
out of 5
"These were colorful and well made. They were even larger than I expected. The only problem was that they were squashed but having read other reviews I knew I could get them wet and push them back into shape. It was easy."
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