Sweetgrass Basketry at Ashley Reilly blog

Sweetgrass Basketry. Handcrafted from natural materials, these lowcountry baskets are woven into elaborately beautiful and functional works of art. 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. Development has changed how and where they harvest the native wild bulrush. The art, rooted in gullah and west african traditions, is recognized as south carolina’s official craft. Techniques and materials used, like sweetgrass and coiling, bear significant cultural and historical ties. Sweetgrass may only grow in a very specific and limited coastal habitat, but thanks, in large part, to mary jackson’s leadership and artistry, the art and craft of sweetgrass basketmaking is known and admired the world over Along north highway 17, sweetgrass basket makers set up roadside stands to sell their wares to tourists and locals alike. The baskets were originally used to process rice, a common crop in both west africa and south carolina. Sweetgrass basketry, a lowcountry handicraft, is experiencing a resurgence with modern interpretations.

The art, rooted in gullah and west african traditions, is recognized as south carolina’s official craft. Along north highway 17, sweetgrass basket makers set up roadside stands to sell their wares to tourists and locals alike. Sweetgrass may only grow in a very specific and limited coastal habitat, but thanks, in large part, to mary jackson’s leadership and artistry, the art and craft of sweetgrass basketmaking is known and admired the world over Sweetgrass basketry, a lowcountry handicraft, is experiencing a resurgence with modern interpretations. Techniques and materials used, like sweetgrass and coiling, bear significant cultural and historical ties. Handcrafted from natural materials, these lowcountry baskets are woven into elaborately beautiful and functional works of art. Development has changed how and where they harvest the native wild bulrush. The baskets were originally used to process rice, a common crop in both west africa and south carolina. 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.

Sweetgrass Baskets Your Guide to the Woven Wonders of the Lowcountry

Sweetgrass Basketry The baskets were originally used to process rice, a common crop in both west africa and south carolina. 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. The art, rooted in gullah and west african traditions, is recognized as south carolina’s official craft. Along north highway 17, sweetgrass basket makers set up roadside stands to sell their wares to tourists and locals alike. Sweetgrass may only grow in a very specific and limited coastal habitat, but thanks, in large part, to mary jackson’s leadership and artistry, the art and craft of sweetgrass basketmaking is known and admired the world over Sweetgrass basketry, a lowcountry handicraft, is experiencing a resurgence with modern interpretations. Handcrafted from natural materials, these lowcountry baskets are woven into elaborately beautiful and functional works of art. Development has changed how and where they harvest the native wild bulrush. The baskets were originally used to process rice, a common crop in both west africa and south carolina. Techniques and materials used, like sweetgrass and coiling, bear significant cultural and historical ties.