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Discover handcrafted African crafts — woven baskets, ceramics, wood carvings and heritage textiles made by skilled artisans across Africa.
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Small Handwoven Ethiopian Basket with Lid for Jewelry and Keepsakes
This small handwoven basket comes with a fitted lid and no handles. The basket and lid are both made in Ethiopia from natural dry grass woven entirely by hand. The lid sits snug on the basket and lifts off easily. The small size works perfectly as a jewelry box on your dresser, a keepsake box for small items, or a bedside table box for glasses, phone, or wallet. The natural grass gives a warm golden brown color.
£50.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Handwoven Ethiopian Basket , Natural Dry Grass ,Fair Trade Home Decor
The body is woven entirely by hand using natural dry grass. Each piece of grass is selected and woven tightly to create a strong, durable basket. The leather handles are cut and attached by hand, giving the basket a clean finish and making it easy to carry or hang.
£95.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Large Handwoven Ethiopian Basket with Lid for Storage and Home Decor
This large handwoven basket comes with a fitted lid and no handles. The basket and lid are both made in Ethiopia from natural dry grass woven entirely by hand. The lid sits snug on the basket and lifts off easily. The large size works perfectly as a laundry basket in your bedroom, a blanket storage box in your living room, a toy box in a child's room, or a decorative storage piece anywhere in your home. The natural grass gives a warm golden brown color. The lid keeps contents dust free and hidden. No machines or factories are used.
£120.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Handwoven Ethiopian Small Basket with Leather Handles for Serving
This small serving basket is handwoven in Ethiopia from natural dry grass with genuine leather handles. The body is made entirely by hand using dried grass woven tight and strong. The leather handles are cut and attached by hand making the basket easy to carry and perfect for serving bread, fruit, snacks, or small items at your table.
£65.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Medium Handwoven Ethiopian Basket with Brown Leather Handles for Everyday Use
This medium basket features two brown leather handles stitched directly into the woven grass. The body is made in Ethiopia from natural dry grass and the handles are cut from brown genuine leather. Unlike baskets with tied or knotted handles, these handles are stitched flat against the grass for a cleaner look and a more comfortable grip. Use it to carry bread to the table, hold fruit in your kitchen, or take it to the market for shopping. The natural grass gives a warm golden brown color and the dark brown leather handles add a simple contrast. The medium size fits comfortably in one hand or over your arm. No machines or factories.
£98.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Large Handwoven Ethiopian Basket with Lid and Leather Handle for Laundry and Home Decor
This large handwoven basket comes with a matching lid and genuine leather handle, making it perfect for laundry, home decor, or extra storage. The basket is made in Ethiopia from natural dry grass woven entirely by hand. The lid fits snug on top and the leather handle is hand cut and attached for easy carrying.
£140.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
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Handwoven Ethiopian Basket with Tied Leather Handles for Storage and Decor
This handwoven basket features a unique leather handle design. Unlike standard baskets where handles attach at the top rim, these genuine leather handles are tied further down below the rim. This creates a deeper basket with a different look and feel. The basket is made in Ethiopia from natural dry grass woven entirely by hand. The body is tall and sturdy. The leather handles are hand cut, knotted, and secured below the rim so the basket opens wider at the top while keeping the handles low for easy carrying. This design works especially well for storing blankets, pillows, towels, or other soft items that need a deeper basket.
£115.00Sold by Noah's Weave • Addis Ababa
Buying guide
A guide to authentic African crafts
Craft is where African material culture lives: baskets woven from elephant grass and sisal, pottery shaped on techniques older than the wheel, wood carved by hand, and textiles — Adire, Aso-Oke, kente, batik — dyed and woven the way they have been for generations. Everything in this category is made by hand by a verified artisan, never factory-replicated.
When you are choosing, let the material guide you. Woven pieces (baskets, mats, trays) are durable everyday objects. Ceramics and pottery carry regional styles you can trace to specific communities. Carvings range from functional bowls to sculptural work. Heritage textiles can be worn, hung, or sewn into something new — many buyers frame them.
Handmade means variation: glaze pools differently on every pot, no two carvings share the same grain, and dye lots shift subtly between batches. Each listing describes what is consistent and what varies, so you know exactly what kind of unique you are getting.
Common questions
About buying crafts on Sokofa
Where can I buy authentic African crafts online?
Sokofa (sokofa.com) is an online marketplace for authentic African crafts — handwoven baskets, pottery, wood carvings and heritage textiles like Adire, kente and Aso-Oke — made and sold directly by verified African artisans. Every maker is vetted before their first listing goes live, and all crafts ship worldwide with secure checkout.
Are these crafts genuinely handmade?
Yes. Every vendor on Sokofa is verified before listing, and the crafts in this category are made by hand — woven, thrown, carved, or dyed by the artisan named on the product page. Small variations between pieces are the proof.
What is the difference between Adire, kente, and Aso-Oke textiles?
Adire is Yoruba indigo resist-dyed cloth from Nigeria; kente is the brightly coloured prestige weave of the Ashanti and Ewe people of Ghana; Aso-Oke is a Yoruba handwoven cloth traditionally used for special occasions. Each is a distinct technique with its own history — the listings tell you which you are looking at.
How do heritage textiles arrive, and how should I use them?
Textiles ship folded or rolled depending on size. Buyers wear them, hang them, frame them, or sew them into cushions and garments — they are made to be used. Care instructions are on each listing; most prefer gentle cold washing or dry cleaning.
Do crafts ship worldwide, and what if something arrives damaged?
All items ship internationally with costs confirmed at checkout. If something arrives damaged, contact support within 48 hours of delivery and the team will put it right.