Grass Animals

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These cane animals are lovingly handcrafted by Michael and his brother, skilled carpenters based in the heart of Accra’s Switchback Road - a hub for Ghana’s cane and bamboo artisans. Each piece is built with care, starting with a sturdy wooden frame made from thick cane sourced from the Western region. The outer layer is wrapped with finely shaved cane,  leftover material from their main craft: furniture making.

What makes these animals truly special is their story of sustainability and creativity. Born from the offcuts of larger furniture projects, they are a beautiful bi-product of Michael’s resourceful craftsmanship. Even the rope-like detail is made from natural sea grass, adding an earthy texture and eco-conscious charm.

Every animal takes a full day to complete, making each one a unique expression of time, skill, and tradition. These cane animals carry the warmth of Ghanaian hands and the legacy of Switchback Road.

Animal type: Rhino

Grass Animals

Handcrafted animal sculpture made from sustainable cane and sea grass. Built on a thick cane frame and wrapped with leftover shaved cane from furniture-making. Made by local artisans in Accra’s Switchback Road, Ghana. Eco-conscious, one-of-a-kind decor. Takes 1 day to craft.

Dimensions

Note, as these products are handmade, sizing is approximate.

Rhino H 30cm x L 56cm x W 16cm

Hippo H 27cm x L 50cm x W 16cm

Giraffe H 90cm x L 60cm x W 18cm

Monkey H 40cm x W 31cm

Elephant H 44cm x L 63cm x W 19cm

Tortoise H 17cm x L 42cm x W 28cm

Lion H 40cm x L 65cm x W 13cm

Colour

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! 

Product Care

If your basket gets squashed, follow these instructions and it will be back to normal in no time! To reshape your basket:

  1. Sprinkle water on the entire basket.
  2. Straighten with your hand to get the basket back to its original shape.
  3. 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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All natural materials, hand woven.