BUSUNU: Natural Woven Shopping Basket
Meet the BUSUNU collection - our newest African shopping baskets, ethically and sustainably handwoven in Northern Ghana.
These carry-handle market baskets come in three handy sizes and are produced in the Bolgatanga area of Ghana. All are made from veta vera grass which grows wild locally and is incredibly robust when woven - a stylish and sustainable alternative to plastic.
Most of the weavers who produce these woven basket bags are men, having been taught the art of basket weaving from their own mothers and fathers. Most of these men are farmers first and foremost, but the dry seasons make it increasingly difficult to make a reliable income from the land. Basket weaving brings these people the opportunity to earn a flexible second income.
It is our mission to build relationships with the most talented weavers across Africa, and we’re glad to be offering more work to these weavers as our Ghanaian collection expands to include these fair trade market baskets. Want to know more about the Ghanaian weavers? Click here.
Material: VETA VERA GRASS
Dimensions:
Small: H27-29cm x L32-34cm x W18-20cm
Medium: H32-34cm x L34-36cm x W19-21cm
Large: H36-38cm x L37-39cm x W22-24cm
Please note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions & colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.
FAIR TRADE & HANDMADE IN GHANA
Our Ghanaian woven baskets are a celebration of Northern Ghana’s abundant natural raw material, and the age-old weaving skills of its people: sustainable style and ethical production, through and through. In our ongoing commitment to fair trade, our baskets are produced from natural materials indigenous to the region they are woven in.
Home of the hardy veta vera grass, Ghana is where our collections of sturdier, stiffer baskets are made: woven bike baskets, square, rectangular and circular storage baskets, bolga shopping baskets, dog baskets and baby Moses baskets. Where Kenyan sisal grass creates supple and pliable baskets and bags, Ghanaian veta vera grass produces more structured baskets.We partner with 24 weaving cooperatives and over 1000 weavers in Ghana, both male and female. This portable and flexible craft means that weavers can take their work home with them if preferred, completing their weaving around other household tasks and duties to create truly fair trade baskets. Bicycle baskets and storage baskets generally take around three days to complete, and the process – as you will see from the pictures – is meticulous.
"We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to the customers who buy our baskets, which create employment for our women in Ghana. We say thank you and we wish to continue to do business with you next year." - Asabila, Cooperative Manager – Ghana
Shop the Log Basket Collection here.
Shop the Art Basket Collection here.
Shop the Bike Basket collection here.
Shop the Square, Rectangular and Circular Floor Storage Basket collection here.
Shop the Moses Basket Collection here.
Shop the Bolga Shopping Basket collection here.
Shop the Dog Basket collection here.
Delivery Info
LAST POSTING DATES 2023
Please note our last dispatch day will be Thursday 21st December.
We will be closed from Friday 22nd December until Wednesday 3rd January 2024. Any orders placed after 2pm on Thursday 21st December and before 11am on Thursday 28th December, will be dispatched on Thursday 28th December. Orders placed after 11am on Thursday 28th December will be dispatched Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
For Christmas Deliveries, please note the order cut off dates below.
UK
DPD Standard - Please order by 2pm on Wednesday 20th December
DPD Express Next Day - Please order by 2pm on Thursday 21st December
DPD Express Next Day by 12pm - Please order by 2pm on Thursday 21st December
DPD Saturday Delivery - Please order by 2pm on Thursday 21st December
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Please order by 2pm on Monday 18th December
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - Please order by 2pm on Tuesday 19th December
EUROPE
| COUNTRY | ORDER BY |
| AUSTRIA | 15th December |
| BELGIUM | 18th December |
| CROATIA | 14th December |
| DENMARK | 18th December |
| FINLAND | 13th December |
| FRANCE | 18th December |
| GERMANY | 15th December |
| ITALY | 14th December |
| LUXEMBOURG | 19th December |
| NETHERLANDS | 19th December |
| NORWAY | 12th December |
| ROI | 20th December |
| SPAIN | 15th December |
| SWEDEN | 18th December |
| SWITZERLAND | 18th December |
USA, AUSTRALIA & CANADA
Please place your orders by the 12th December
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
For parcels to European destinations please allow 5 days for delivery.
We are pleased to announce that from 22nd July 2021 we will be sending all European customer orders delivered duty paid (DDP). This means most EU based customers will no longer have to pay any additional import duty or taxes before receiving their orders.
Due to in country export changes the following countries will be subject to additional charges to receive their order. We will also require a personal tax number for dispatch:
Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Spain
UK DELIVERY
We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working day*, once your payment has been confirmed.
For orders £20 and under:
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 at £ 2.95
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 at £ 3.45
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
- DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
- DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
- DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95
For orders £20.01 and over
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
- DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
- DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
- DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95
FREE Delivery for orders £100 and over
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) FREE
Free Click and Collect:
- Available from our Oxfordshire based office (address below) select pickup option at checkout. Pick up available during office hours of Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will be notified by email once your order is ready for collection.
9 Worcester Rd Ind. Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
We deliver worldwide, postage prices are based on the total weight of your order, calculated at the checkout. Most services are sent Tracked & Signed unless otherwise stated.
Please note, most countries will charge import duty on goods over a certain value, it is the buyer's responsibility to pay any charges that occur on importation at destination.
If you cannot see your country listed, please contact sales@thebasketroom.com to provide you with a shipping quote.
WHAT IF IT DOESN'T ARRIVE
It is very rare that items will get lost in the post. If there is no sign of your basket after 10 days, the plan of action is:
- Check the shipping address on your order confirmation.
- Check with your neighbours – sometimes the courier will leave parcels with your close neighbours.
- If no luck, please contact us and we will try to help solve the problem
COLLECTION FROM AN EVENT
Collection of your baskets direct from a fair or event that we're exhibiting may be possible. Please phone Holly on 01608 239482 to arrange it with 48 hrs advance notice. In this case, postage costs will be refunded.
CANCELLATION OF ORDER
You have the right to cancel your order, however if the order has already been processed and shipped by The Basket Room, you will need to follow the standard returns procedure. Please let us know as soon as possible.
HANDWOVEN BASKET DISCLAIMER
All of our baskets are exquisitely handmade in remote rural corners of Africa using natural materials, one piece at a time, with no two baskets the same. Although every effort is made to create only the best product, there may be natural blemishes or bumps and curves in places, as well as patches of dirt that can be sometimes noticed on the recycled wool sisal mix baskets. These should not be misconstrued as flaws, but are what make each basket a handmade product, charming and unique.
In addition to this, as each basket is individually hand woven some variation in size and colour may occur. If you need a specific size please let us know prior to placing your order. By purchasing this product online, you agree with these disclaimers.
STORING YOUR BASKET
If your basket gets wet, simply leave it to dry naturally and re-shape. When not in use, we recommend storing somewhere completely dry and warm (and damp proof!)
As dyes are natural, colours may fade over time if basket is in direct sunlight.
Please be aware as the baskets are made of grass any areas in the home where there may be moisture in the air could cause your basket to grow mould.
When using our baskets as planters or to cover plastic pots, please ensure a plastic dish is used in the bottom to catch any excess water as the sisal may rot and dyes may run.
RETURNS
If you decide you don’t like your basket we will be happy to accept returns, and refund you for the item as long as it is returned to us within 21 days of purchase. Returned products must be in the same condition as was received, complete with original swing tags and labels attached. Where possible, please include a note or brief reason for return. Unfortunately we can’t refund the cost of shipping and we do require you to pay for the postage of your returned items. Used or customer damaged items cannot be refunded or exchanged. We advise you to send this as recorded post, or keep a copy of proof of postage in the event that the package goes missing.
If your basket arrives with you damaged from the post on it's way out to you, and you would like to return it, we will of course be happy to reimburse for the item and the cost of shipping as long as you let us know about the damaged basket within 1 week of receiving your item/s.
All returns should be sent to:
9 Worcester Road Industrial Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482
