Vintage Handmade Gullah Woven Sweetgrass Basket w Lid 15.5\" Tall Charleston SC For Sale

This beautiful vintage basket is  Handmade by Gullah weavers in Charleston, South Carolina, it features a round shape with a multicolor sweetgrass pattern and a lid.

15 1/2 inches tall, including the handle

7\" inches Diameter at opening.

Looks like possibly may have had a weaved clasp that is missing?

Condition pre-owned Basket in good condition. See all pictures.

Crafted in the mid-20th century using traditional weaving techniques, this original piece is a testament to the country style and heritage of the United States. 

For more than 300 years, people in Charleston have been weaving baskets using locally-harvested bulrush, a strong yet supple marshgrass that thrives in the sandy soil of Lowcountry. Originally used as winnowing fans to separate the rice seed from its chaff, sweetgrass baskets are regarded among the nation’s most prized cultural souvenirs.

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