So inspired by the colors, patterns and textures of African bowls and baskets…

I’m always looking for great kid-proof accessories for coffee tables and shelving units, so these wire baskets really fit the bill.

Zulu Wire Basket, $55.

Zulu Wire Basket, $55.

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, $34.99.

Zulu Telephone Wire Basket, $34.99.

Zulu Flared Wire Basket, $29.50.

Zulu Flared Wire Basket, $29.50.

Zulu Deep Bowl Wire Basket, $55.

Zulu Deep Bowl Wire Basket, $55.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Swazi Masterweave Sisal Basket, $188.

Purple Earth Woven Bowl, $34.

Purple Earth Woven Bowl, $34.

Red Fire Woven Bowl, $50.

Red Fire Woven Bowl, $50.

Uganda Color Rays Basket, $39.

Uganda Color Rays Basket, $39.

Nearly a year after my last post featuring Ghana market baskets like these, I’m still fantasizing about being one of “those women” who tote them to the farmers’ market!

Gambibgo Pot (Ghana), $54.

Gambibgo Pot (Ghana), $54.

Ghana Bolga Market Basket, $34.50

Ghana Bolga Market Basket, $34.50

Ghana Bolga Market Basket, $34.50.

Ghana Bolga Market Basket, $34.50.

Bolga Market Basket, $34.50.

Bolga Market Basket, $34.50.

These storage baskets are a natural alternative to what you’ll find down at the Container Store.

Bolga Storage Basket, $36.

Bolga Storage Basket, $36.

Bolga Open Top Basket, $89.

Bolga Open Top Basket, $89.

African Prayer Hamper, Medium, $108.

African Prayer Hamper, Medium, $108.