Bashiri African Imports

Bashiri African Imports Discover our unique collection direct from the heart of West Africa. Something for you, your house or a special and unique gift with real history and meaning.

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Bashiri West African Galleria believes in authentic hand crafted products that reflect the history and culture of West African life. All our imports are carefully chosen by Bashiri Director Simon Fraser - travelling annually to West

Africa for 15 years, Simon has built strong relationships with local artists & crafts people , all of whom we support at Fair Trade conditions. Our Galleria in St Kilda is Australia's only dedicated West African showroom with a huge array of traditional artefacts, textiles, jewellery, home wares and more. Peruse our extensive online galleria or drop in to our St Kilda showroom for a first hand taste of West Africa. Public Transport //

Route 67 or 3 tram down St Kilda Rd, St Kilda. Parking //

Street parking available.

04/06/2026

Orange hues handwoven in Ghana, reflecting the glowing sun as it drops and catches the last light of the day.

02/06/2026

For the laundry that waits a little longer than planned.
Natural fibres and weave that help air circulate, keeping things fresher between washes.









31/05/2026

Split, roll, weave, finish, dance! In under 10 seconds, watch a basket come together from start to finish. What you see here can take weavers hours, and sometimes days, to make.









Retro, rewoven. Bold stripes, warm tones, red leather handles. The retro palette continues.
28/05/2026

Retro, rewoven. Bold stripes, warm tones, red leather handles. The retro palette continues.









Laundry one day, blankets the next. Handwoven from elephant grass and made to be reshaped over time as life shifts aroun...
25/05/2026

Laundry one day, blankets the next. Handwoven from elephant grass and made to be reshaped over time as life shifts around it.

23/05/2026

The Monochrome Edit. Raw elephant grass and cool blue. Hand-woven in Bolgatanga.

The knowledge of weaving doesn’t come from textbooks or screens. It is carried through touch, observation, and time. Pas...
21/05/2026

The knowledge of weaving doesn’t come from textbooks or screens. It is carried through touch, observation, and time. Passed down from family, friends, community members, and mentors. Some weavers also learn by watching the practice unfold again and again.
Weaving is both technical and deeply intuitive. This skill is still very much alive in Ghana today, in both cities and villages. A beautiful tradition carried into modern life.

19/05/2026

A basket that begins long before it reaches the home. Natural baskets that capture elephant grass in its raw form, grown in the flood plains of Ghana and woven entirely by hand. Each creation is shaped through the imagination of the weaver.

Bolga baskets, room by room.1. Kids Room 2. Bathroom 3. Bedroom 4. Kitchen 5. Entrance6. Dining
17/05/2026

Bolga baskets, room by room.
1. Kids Room
2. Bathroom
3. Bedroom
4. Kitchen
5. Entrance
6. Dining

Sweet baby taking a peaceful nap in her Moses basket.
14/05/2026

Sweet baby taking a peaceful nap in her Moses basket.

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St Kilda, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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