Akansis
Handwoven by artisans in Ghana, the Akansis Basket is defined by its elegant scooped handle, flat base, and straight sides - a shape that’s both graceful and practical. Made from durable, sustainable Veta Vera grass, it’s lightweight, sturdy, and designed to last. The structured form makes it ideal for everyday use or around the home. The scooped handle offers a comfortable hold, while the flat base ensures stability on any surface.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping: We ship worldwide. Your order will be carefully packaged and delivered wherever is most convenient for you. Shipping fees are determined by order size, and your location.
Returns: If you’re looking to return or exchange your order for whatever reason, we're here to help! We accepts returns within 30 days of purchase.
Akansis
Each Frafra item is uniquely handcrafted, ensuring no two are alike. Our styles and colour ways are refreshed every three months, so once a design sells out, it’s gone for the foreseeable future. Check back often to discover our latest creations!
If your basket gets squashed, follow these instructions and it will be back to normal in no time! To reshape your basket:
- Sprinkle water on the entire basket.
- Straighten with your hand to get the basket back to its original shape.
- Allow the basket to completely dry on a flat surface before using it again. Because Frafra Baskets are made of Veta Vera grass, they enjoy getting damp occasionally. The moisture prevents them from becoming brittle in the long term. So caught in the rain? Absolutely fine—just make sure it dries!
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How do I know what size my basket is?
All our baskets are unique, so we only provide approximate sizes. The sizes listed in the dimensions do not include the handle, but just the width, height and depth of the woven basket.
What if I've received the wrong item?
If you receive the wrong item, please let us know as soon as possible so we can send you the correct one! You can message us on the chat feature below or fill in our contact form here.
Question not covered here?
You can contact us on the chat feature below, or on our contact page! We also have more FAQs answered here.
Blog posts
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