Owner and founder of Bolga-Ayia, Sia Yambire, was born in the Fara-Fara ethnic group and culture and grew up near the famous Bolgatanga basket weavers in Northern Ghana. He began working as a young man with American and European basket buyers in the region leading him to start his own business in 1995 .
For over 25 years Sia has traveled between West Africa and the Bay Area bringing a variety of sustainably sourced, hand woven baskets to local markets.
Sia's heirloom quality baskets are made to be used, loved and last for decades, making them a must have for every family!