Description
Handwoven in Ghana, this shopper tote draws on the long basket-weaving traditions of the Bolgatanga region, where elephant swamp grass is shaped into durable, everyday baskets and bags. For comfortably carrying, the handles are wrapped in locally grown, organic cotton that's been hand-loomed in the same region, but on the Burkina Faso side of the political border. This lightweight and sturdy tote bag brings texture to weekend outings, beach days, and trips to the farmers' market.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Elephant swamp grass, organic cotton
- 19"L x 10"H x 7"D
- Spot clean
- Handmade in Ghana
