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Braided Bread Basket (Approx. 12 1/2"W x 3 "H) $289.00

Bathroom Tray and Soap Basket (Approx. 14" Diameter x 1"H) $289.00

The Fanner (Winnowing Rice) (Approx. 15" Diameter x 1 1/4"H) $279.00

Dry Flower Pot (Approx. 20"L x 6"H) $355.00

Oblong Picture Wreath (Approx. 15"L x 11"W) $183.00

Bread Tray Two-Loop Bread Tray (8"W x 2 1/2"H) $82.00

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Originally used for the practical purpose of collecting rice and cotton in plantation fields, the skill has been passed from generation to generation. There are no instructional books on sweetgrass basket making, nor are its secrets readily shared; it is a tradition that is upheld within a proud group of people as part of an ancestral story that is cherished and honored. "My mother's mother taught me how to weave these baskets when I was 12 years old," explains Marie Rouse, who sells her handmade baskets from a stand on Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant. "She's 96 now, but her family's tradition keeps on going." When holding a sweetgrass basket, one can sense more than just its historical allure. Its hand-stitching and elaborate designs and shapes are a treat to the eyes. In fact, because of their intricate detail, sweetgrass baskets can take anywhere from 12 hours to three months to complete, each one boasting its own unique character. "They can be used as air-fresheners too," says Rouse, referring to the baskets' lingering fresh-hay scent. Another aspect that adds to the value of sweetgrass baskets is that they are becoming increasingly rare; some have even declared sweetgrass basketmaking a dying art. Though there has been a significant effort to preserve the basketmakers' trade, highway stands and sidewalk displays have decreased dramatically in number. In 1900, over 2,500 basketmaking families were active in the industry; today, there are only about 200. Large-scale land development has overtaken many of the wild marshes and swamps where sweetgrass grows, making the material harder to find. Furthermore, new generations in these old basketmaking families are pursuing other career interests. Over the centuries, the sweetgrass basket has changed from a practical plantation tool to a fine art object that represents rich heritage and meticulous skill. Once sold in the early 1900s for around $2-3 each, baskets in today's market bring from less than $100 to as much as $20,000. Since these baskets are found only in the Lowcountry, they serve as a beautiful reminder of your trip here, but how do you choose one? You will see that the baskets’ shapes and designs vary, and some even include different grasses like bulrush. "You cannot say that any certain thing makes one basket better than another basket – that's like saying one painting is better than another painting," says Rouse, who explains that deciding which basket to buy is a matter of personal taste. She adds, however, that a tightly-woven, quality basket can easily last more than a century, if it's cared for properly. The sweetgrass basket has become a widely respected and distinctive art form, finding its way into the residences of royalty and highly distinguished art museums like the Smithsonian Institution. 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