Baba Tree Tapoh Basket Bag

The Baba Tree Basket Tag says it perfectly:

At Baba Tree Baskets we apply tremendous technical skill and quality assurance to fashioning our product. Akabore Abentara, Assibi Assah and other weavers from Bolgatanga, Ghana spend countless hours stripping and dyeing elephant grass fibers into our potential colorways that are unique on the market. Their rhythmic braiding of these fibers into our distinctive shape and designs reflect years of practice, but it is the laughter and singing of the bustling Baba Tree compound interwoven in the very folds of our baskets that make them so special. Your basket is biodegradable, resilient and of the highest standard. Even more importantly, your purchase contributes to sustainable income in Ghana and brings dignity to the priceless craftsmanship of the Fra Fra people. True value for money.  I assure you that you have not bought yourself a basket you have bought a genuine piece of art. Welcome to the Basket Renaissance.

I can vouch for Baba Tree as i have visited the compound several  times. You can read about my first visit here.  Greg, a Canadian lives in Ghana on the compound. He works tirelessly with the weavers in Bolgatanga to create a sustainable and dignified living. Fairtrade being practiced quietly and with integrity. I am so delighted to be an ambassador for Baba Tree.

The Tapoh Basket is a relatively new innovation for Baba Tree. Originally designed to hold your computer it does so much more. It is my favourite go to basket!! I use it as a purse, when i am at the market or picking up a case of beer!!! It holds it all … and fits nicely over your shoulder. Great for basket aficionados who carry theirs with them everyday. Funky Frog has seven different Tapohs available at the moment.

If you are interested in coming to see these baskets please contact me. I am in NDG.  Or you can visit Boutique Sisi on Victoria under the pink awning in Westmount … you can even window shop to see them.

These baskets are available for pick up only as postage would be expensive.

You can order directly from Baba Tree Baskets or read about them at babatree.com.

All money made from selling these baskets goes directly into buying more baskets and beads from Ghana.