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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 6/18/10)
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| Sweetgrass Basket Samples - Baskets for SALE are pictured below |
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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 ONLY 1 left. They are priced to sell!
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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 (Sorry, I am SOLD) Huge and incredibly strong 4 handled deep basket is sure to please!
This beauty is approximately 3" deep and has a diameter of 15". Distance between non-adjacent handles is 18"!
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SGB4 - $50 (Sorry, sold out!) SGB 4 ~ Distance from base to top of side is approximately 2 1/2"; Distance
from side to side is 9 1/2" to 10"; From handle to handle is 12 1/2" to 13". Handle tip
height is approximately 4". There are 3 available and all are similar with 1 having oval and 2 with round
bases. Incredible price and value!
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SGB6 - $20 There is only 1 available.
Great Deals! Perfect Christmas presents! I have ONLY 1
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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SWB7 - $250 (Sorry,
sold)
This HUGE round incredibly strong platter has the wavy rim braided edge. The diameter of this beauty is 17" with
the base diameter being 12 1/2". The depth is 2 ". Excellent value!
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SGB8 - $200 (Sorry, sold)
SGB 8 ~ 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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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".
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SGB10 - $100 (Sorry, sold out) 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 (Sorry, SOLD OUT!) 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".
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SGB12 - $150 (Sorry, sold out) 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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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 (Sorry, SOLD OUT!) 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 (Sorry, I am SOLD) 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.
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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!
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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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