Jemima 10 Cows Basket - Ebony + Natural Coil
The Jemima 10 Cows Basket - Ebony + Natural Coil is a sculptural handwoven storage basket in warm natural tones accented with bold black banding, for those who want a piece that gives a room quiet, grounded presence the moment it’s placed. Handwoven in Bolgatanga, Ghana by artisan studio Baba Tree, the silhouette was originated by master weaver Jemima Akolgo, whose innovative design sparked a movement in her community and is now celebrated worldwide.
A silhouette that carries a maker’s name in every thread.
Where it lives beautifully
- Living room, tucked into a corner
- Office, as a sculptural piece
- Guest bedroom, as a decorative item that will surely impress your guests
Ebony + Natural Coil keeps the body in warm natural fibre, with black banding worked in horizontal bands that intensify into a bold banded collar at the neck. The effect is grounded and textural rather than graphic, letting the woven form itself take centre stage.
Named after Jemima Akolgo, this basket is a study in legacy.
What begins as a master weaver’s innovation becomes a tactile heirloom through elephant grass. The banded weave she originated is carried forward not as decoration, but as structure passed down through generations of Gurunsi weavers.
This is slow craft, where four days of hand-weaving live in every curve.
Handwoven by Baba Tree artisans in Bolgatanga, Ghana, each basket is made from 100% sustainably harvested elephant grass using the secure double-strand twist weave. The technique enhances durability while preserving the graceful movement of the form, allowing each piece to function as both heirloom and sculpture.
Jemima Akolgo was the first woman in Bolgatanga to weave this innovative silhouette. Each basket carries her legacy in every thread, and the style she originated is now woven by artisans across the Baba Tree community.
Ebony + Natural Coil was developed as a warmer, more textural expression of that same silhouette, for those drawn to natural tone with graphic detail.
No two baskets are identical, because they cannot be.
Styling
- Works well as a floor piece against light walls or natural wood tones
- Pair with structured greenery for added height
| DIMENSIONS | W 19.5″ – 21.5″ x H 20″ – 21″ |
| MATERIAL | 100% elephant grass, natural vegetable dyes |
| FINISH | Ebony + Natural Coil |
| ORIGIN | Bolgatanga, Ghana |
| ARTISAN | Baba Tree |
| TECHNIQUE | Double-strand twist weave |
| AVAILABILITY | Limited |
This is not a piece you find. It is a piece you choose — and that choice says something about the home you are building.
Learn more about Baba Tree here.
Note: Each Jemima basket is individually handwoven by the artisans at Baba Tree in Bolgatanga, Ghana. As with all handmade objects, slight variations in pattern, colour, and texture are a natural part of the process. The piece you receive may differ slightly from the images shown, and that is what makes it entirely your own.
Shipping, Duties + Handling
We’re pleased to offer you complimentary ground shipping on Canadian and US orders above $150.(excludes large-scale pieces)
Artisan Delivery & Care
Large-scale works require more than standard shipping. To preserve the integrity of your piece, each piece undergoes a specialized crating process from our studio to your home.
- Insured Studio-to-Door Transport: Full protection for your investment.
- Protective Structural Packaging: Designed to maintain the finish of statement-sized works.
- International Ease: For U.S. collectors, all duties and customs are paid by us. No additional fees upon delivery.
- Seamless Arrival: Arrives ready for immediate installation.
Key Details
Identification: Affected products are clearly marked with a notation on their specific product pages.
Checkout: A bespoke artisan handling cost is applied at checkout to ensure a secure, insured journey.
For further info, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
For US Orders: Your order will be shipped DDP meaning the price listed includes all customs and duties. No extra fees at delivery. Ensuring your purchase arrives at your door with no additional costs.
Handmade. Limited Quantities Available.
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