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The sweetgrass basket is one of the oldest forms of African art in the United States.  This particular form of basketmaking was brought to the Mount Pleasant community over 300 years ago by slaves who came from West Africa.  The baskets were an integral part of life and used to collect vegetables, cotton, fruit, and shellfish.  Baskets were also made to hold bread, clothing, and sewing supplies.   Today, the descendents of slaves continue to pass the tradition of basketmaking on from generation to generation.   This Lowcountry heirloom was nearly a lost art around the onset of the 20th century, however the interest in this treasure since 1930 has created a demand  for the art form.  The coil baskets are made of bulrush, sweetgrass, pine needle, and palmetto leaf.  They are freshly made and come straight from the basket lady to my non-smoking home.  My stock is limited as to what is pictured, and I cannot take special orders.  Insurance is optional.  (This page was last updated on 12/31/09)

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Sweetgrass Basket Samples - Baskets for SALE are pictured below

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SGB1 - $25
SGB1 ~ Distance from base to top of side is 1 1/2"; Distance from side to side is approximately 6";  Base is round with diameter of 3 1/4".  Distance from base to top of handle is 3".   GREAT VALUE!  I have 7 of these available.  They are priced to sell for Christmas and the price will go up after the holidays.

SGB2 - $25

Cute little basket with single handle...diameter of bowl is 5 1/4" to 5 1/2".  Handle tip height is 4" to 5".  Distance from base to rim of basket is 1/2".  There is only 1 AVAILABLE.

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SGB3 - $250
SGB 3 ~  There are 11 open twists decorating the sides of this basket.  The distance from bottom base to top of side is 4 1/2 inches. Distance of  bowl from side rim to side rim is 11 3/4 inches.  Distance between handles is 13 3/4 inches.  Handle tip height is 6 1/2 inches.   The base is oval with diameters of 5 1/2 and 6 1/2 inches.  This basket is EYE CANDY!

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SGB4 - $50  (I am sold - please do not order)
SGB 4 ~ Distance from base to top of side is 2"; Distance from side to side is 9";  From handle to handle is 10".  Handle tip height is 4".  There is only 1 available.

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SGB5 - $225
Fabulous Basket!  Distance from base to top of handle is 10"; Handle has thickness of 4 coils; Distance from base to top of side is 2"; Distance from side to side is 11 1/2"; Distance from handle base to handle base is 12 1/2 ".  Base is oval with diameters of 8" and 10".   Only 1 available.

itty bitties

SGB6 - $20   There are only 4 available.
Great Deals!  Perfect Christmas presents!  I have ONLY 4 available.  These "itty bitty" single handled baskets are pretty much the same size.  The bases are round with a 3" to 4" distance from side to side.  The handles are 4 inches high.  From base to top of side rim is 1".  Very sturdy, solid baskets! 

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SGB9 - $28
This double handled basket has a 6 3/4" distance between the handles.  The distance from side to side is 6".  Handle height is 2 1/2".  Distance from base to top of side is 1 1/2".  I have ONLY 1 left.

wavy rim
SGB10 - $100
Beautiful basket with oval bowl and wavy rim...  Distance from base to top of side is 2 1/4".  Side to side is 11 1/2" and 12 1/2".  Interesting design and beautiful waves.  This is an excellent price for this basket.  There is only 1 available.

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SGB11 - $28
This basket has a single handle with a double loop.  Diameter of the bowl is 6".  The distance from the base to the top of the side is approximately 2".  Handle height is 3 1/2".  I have 2 available.

large platter basket

SGB12 - $150
Deep basket!  3" from base to top of side.  10 1/2" from (short) side to side and 11 1/2" length from (long) side to opposite side.  Including the handles, total length is 15 1/2".  It has a platter look and nice depth.  Great Value!!!  It's the last one I have in this platter and horizontal handle look and size.  This basket is priced at 1/3 of its retail price! 

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SGB 13 - $35  New Design!

This basket is a new design with base and triple coiled handle.  The base has a 6" diameter.  Handle tip height is 4 1/2".   Very interesting!  Only 1 aavailable.

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SGB14 - $33
I have only 1 of these baskets available.  These baskets have diameters between 6 3/4" and 7".  Handle tip height is 4 1/2".  Distance from base to top of side is 1".  These are strong, solid baskets. 

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SGB15 - $175
This great basket has a triple loop side handle and a saucer shape with the 45 degree sloping sides.  The distance from side to side is 12".  The base to side length is 2". Handle height is 5".

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SGB16 - $275
Fabulous LARGE basket with 2 1/4" sides and double handles...the distance from side to side is 16 1/2"!!!  Distance between handles is 18".  Absolutely gorgeous and strong!