Sampiko-Sanga (Art Basket) by Perpetual "Pepe" Adagaam
Shipping Information
Shipping to most countries by Ghana Post until further notice. For countries on our beautiful planet that are not served by Ghana Post, we will engage the services of DHL. Here's why
ZONE 1 (Canada, USA, Europe, Africa) - $17.50 USD per basket. Free Shipping for orders over $450.00 USD
ZONE 2 (Australia, New Zealand, Mid-East, Far-East, South America, Central America including Mexico, and the Caribbean) - $20.00 USD per basket. Free Shipping for orders over $500.00 USD
Please note the possibility of paying sales tax and duties. Visit our "Shipping & Payments" page to see shipping transit times to your country.
Basket Care
Handling and Care
Our baskets are handwoven with care and are designed to last. To maintain their beauty and functionality, we recommend to follow these guidelines:
Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the colours to fade.
Keep Dry: Avoid getting the baskets wet. If they do get wet, allow them to dry naturally in a shaded area.
Clean Gently: Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to wipe away dust and dirt. Do not use harsh chemicals or detergents.
Reshape When Needed: If your basket loses its shape, you can reshape it by lightly misting with water and gently molding it with your hands. Click on How to Reshape a Basket to learn more.
Leather Care
The handles of our baskets often come with leather wrapping. To care for the leather:
Keep Leather Dry: Avoid exposure to water. If the leather gets wet, blot it dry with a soft cloth.
Conditioning: Occasionally condition the leather with a suitable leather conditioner to keep it supple and prevent cracking.
Storage
Store baskets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Do not stack heavy items on top of them to avoid deforming their shape.
True Cost of Our Basket
Each basket bought plants the seeds of real change — for the land, the people, and the planet.
Care for the Land
We nurture the earth through regenerative farming, rainwater harvesting, and growing our own food. We also build and repair roads to strengthen local infrastructure.
Care for the People
We stand by our weavers and their families — covering up to 100% of medical and education costs for those eligible, while ensuring fair pay and commission.
Care for the Planet
From carbon-neutral shipping to cleanliness drives, we take active steps to reduce our footprint and build a greener future.
Elegant Art & Décor Basket - Exclusive to the Baba Tree
Sampiko-Sanga (Strange Roof) - Sampiko is the name of the roofs that cover the grain silos in traditional Gurunsi compounds. They are conical in shape but sometimes we find ourselves with one that warbles a bit.
Pepe continues to weave extraordinary and completely original Specialty Baskets that delight and surprise us and for that we are blessed.
The Baba Tree Basket Co has been preserving the culture of baskets and the Gurunsi community in Bolgatanga for the last 15 years. It’s here that an exquisitely woven community of artisans practice a time-honored weaving technique and their very own “rhythm and flow” as seen especially in our Conch basket’s unique spiraling features.
Evolution of our baskets are never rushed to market, but slowly developed to be useful, beautiful and ethical. Welcome.
Our weavers are paid well for these baskets. However, they will receive a further 12.5% of the retail price as a commission in addition to what they were initially paid.
WEAVER: Perpetual "Pepe" Adagaam
SPECS: W 36.5", H 27"
You will receive the basket in the picture. In our photos, baskets are presented by the weavers who created them.
