Slow Wave art basket among other woven baskets in an exhibition room

Slow Wave Art Basket

Slow Wave Art Basket

With its slender neck of natural elephant grass and generously proportioned body in deep, earthy tones, the Slow Wave Art Basket is defined by a fluid, wave-like silhouette. The contrast between light and dark lends the piece a quiet architectural presence, balancing sculptural form with the warmth of natural materials.

Handwoven to order by Gurunsi artisans in Northern Ghana, each basket is crafted from elephant grass, carefully split, twisted and dyed by hand. The lighter fibres at the neck transition into a densely woven dark body, creating a subtle interplay of texture, tone and rhythm. Requiring several weeks of meticulous work, a piece of this scale reflects the exceptional skill and experience of its maker.

Standing 88 cm tall, the Slow Wave Art Basket makes a striking floor statement in a living room, entrance hall or hotel lobby. Its generous proportions and understated drama bring depth, warmth and a distinctive expression of contemporary African craftsmanship to the interior.

Material: elephant grass, hand-dyed

Dimensions: 67.3 cm wide × 87.6 cm high

Lead time: made to order, up to 12 weeks

Care: Indoor use only

Each one varies slightly in weave and tone.

Regular price €1.150,00
Regular price Sale price €1.150,00
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Weaver in Northern Ghana seated beside the large Slow Wave basket with a natural neck and dark body
Slow Wave Art Basket
Regular price €1.150,00
Regular price Sale price €1.150,00

Who made it?

The artisans behind your product

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Our Partner

This collective of weavers in Northern Ghana has elevated the art of basketry to another level. The subtle mix of colours, the perfect finishings and the joyful vibes of the artisans pair with the extraordinary shapes they have developed.

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Elephant grass

All baskets are made from a fiber called Elephant grass grown locally, it gets dyed, then twisted and eventually artistically woven into the most incredible shapes.

A large woven cylindrical basket in terracotta orange and natural beige chevron pattern and fringe, hanging in a workshop next to a smiling woman.

True artistry

Derived from traditional basketry, the artisans have developed their own signature baskets and weave them bringing in their personality, rich creativity and a sense of colour that stuns us.

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Connected threads

There are so many threads that connect us across the world. Living with the marvellous works of these artisans adds another dimension to the spaces where they unfold their beauty and personality.