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Bolga Baskets
Although the weaving process for the Gurune people has been passed down from generation to generation, the history of African woven baskets dates back thousands of years with evidence dating back to 10,000 years. From their tradition, there are people from all over the world who take part in weaving baskets and like the people of the Gurune tribe in Ghana, people are passing the tradition down from generation to generation. all over the world.
Traditionally Called, "Tehei"
According to Baskets of Africa, a site where you can purchase genuine baskets of all kinds from Africa states that the Bolga baskets are woven by the women of the Indigenous Gurune (or Frafra) people. They are located around a town called Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana and this is where the baskets get their popular name. Its original name is “Tehei”.
The Process
Additionally, Baskets of Africa states that the creation process begins with the collection of the vera straw which comes from the top end of grass which the Gurune people call “kinkahe”. Each piece is split in half in a vertical direction and is straightened by tightening it in a tight twist. From there the women can choose to die the straw and begin the weaving process.
