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Sweetgrass basket-making is a centuries-old art form that is still alive and well in the Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas of South Carolina. Image: Wikimedia Commons Gullah Culture, Gullah Geechee, Pine Needle Crafts, Sweetgrass Basket, Paper Flower Easy, Beautiful Baskets, Paper Flower Making, Basket Weaving Diy, Basket Weaver

Learn about the art of weaving sweetgrass baskets, and then check out four South Carolina locations where you can purchase a basket to take home.

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Passed down from generation to generation since the 1700s, the sweetgrass basket craft is unique to the Lowcountry and represents one of the oldest West African art forms in America. Lowcountry Tradition Along North Highway 17, sweetgrass basket makers set

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Basketmaker Debora Muhl turns sweetgrass into sculpture, deconstructing traditional forms into twisting, wild works.

Also called holygrass or bisongrass, sweetgrass is a native prairie grass prized for its fresh scent. It grows naturally in meadows and along stream banks. Native American tribes have long used sweetgrass for making smudge sticks as well as for weaving baskets. The plant spreads up to 2 feet wide annually, so plant it where it can be confined. Permaculture, Sweet Grass Plant, Sweetgrass Plant, Sweet Grass Smudging, Montana Gardening, Yoga Garden, Weaving Baskets, Tall Grasses, Sweetgrass Basket

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Also called holygrass or bisongrass, sweetgrass is a native prairie grass prized for its fresh scent. It grows naturally in meadows and along stream banks. Native American tribes have long used sweetgrass for making smudge sticks as well as for weaving baskets. The plant spreads up to 2 feet wide annually, so plant it where it can be confined.

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From a single dandelion or bindweed, Suzie Grieve weaves minuscule baskets, pouches, and other wearables that are smaller than the tip of her finger. The braided vessels are the result of a lengthy, holistic process that extends from foraging the wild fibers to twisting the processed cords into durable little containers. Whether striped, checkered, orContinue reading "Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures"

Charleston Gullah sweetgrass baskets My sister collects wonderful baskets -- and had a special appreciation for these. She lived in Charleston while her husband was in the Navy. Kos, Gift For Groom From Bride, Rattan Lampe, Gullah Geechee, Sweetgrass Basket, Lidded Basket, Gift For Groom, Charleston Travel, Grass Basket

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How to weave a simple grass basket - colorful-crafts.com

There are many ways to grass basket weaving. This simple technique is just one of many. Learn how to make your own grass basket with a step by step tutorial

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Sweet grass is grown as ornamental or for its long blades, which are used in basket-weaving and other handicrafts. Native to the Canada and northern North America as well as Europe, sweet grass is commonly grown from nursery-purchased plugs since the seeds are often sterile. Sweet grass has an average lifespan of ...

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Learn about the art of weaving sweetgrass baskets, and then check out four South Carolina locations where you can purchase a basket to take home.

Sweetgrass Baskets: A Mount Pleasant Tradition -

Passed down from generation to generation since the 1700s, the sweetgrass basket craft is unique to the Lowcountry and represents one of the oldest West African art forms in America. Lowcountry Tradition Along North Highway 17, sweetgrass basket makers set

Uncontainable | American Craft Council

Basketmaker Debora Muhl turns sweetgrass into sculpture, deconstructing traditional forms into twisting, wild works.

Grow Scented Sweetgrass in a Wet Spot in Your Yard or in Containers

Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures — Colossal

Cities with richest African American history and culture (California, living, cost) - City vs. City - Page 20

Originally Posted by eek see, what you fail to realize is that i never said nor implied that the majority of americans want to live in nyc. did i ever

How to weave a simple grass basket - colorful-crafts.com

There are many ways to grass basket weaving. This simple technique is just one of many. Learn how to make your own grass basket with a step by step tutorial

How to Grow Sweetgrass

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On a Lowcountry road trip from Savannah to Charleston and beyond, discover history, scenery and good food. Check out our road trip itinerary.

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