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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 2/2/12)
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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 1.5" - 2";
Distance from side to side ranges approximately from 6 1/2" to 7 1/4"; Distance from handle to handle
ranges from 8.5" to 9.5".. GREAT VALUE! I have only 4 available. They are priced
to sell!
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Decorative baskets with single upright handle...diameter of bowl is 6"
to 6.5". Handle tip height is 6". Distance from base to rim of basket is 1.25". There are
2 left.
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SGB3 - $200 (Only 1 available)
This Huge oval wavy rimmed basket is sure to please!
This beauty is approximately 2 1/2" deep and has distances of 18" and 19" from side to side.
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SGB 4 ~ Distance from base to top of side is approximately 2"- 2 1/2";
Distance from side to side is 8" - 8 1/2"; From handle to handle is 9 1/2" - 10". Handle tip
height is approximately 4". Incredible price and value!
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SGB5 - $200 (Only 1 available)
This is an incredible 20" by 16" oval basket!
This oval wavy rimmed tray has a depth of 2 1/4" and has diameters of 20" and 16". This price is
less than half of listed retail.
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Great Deals! Perfect presents! 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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SGB7 - $20 (there
are 2 left)
These round baskets have the single side handle and are approximately 5 inches from side
to side and 5 1/2" to 6" from handle to opposite side. They are approximately 1" - 1
1/2" deep.
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SGB8 - $30 Lidded Bowl Baskets (Only
2 left)
SGB 8 ~ I have freshly made lidded baskets
available. This round basket has a fitted lid which is very nice for containment. The lid can be removed and
flipped over if you need 2 small baskets. The base basket has a diameter of 3 1/2" and a depth of 2". The
lid has a diameter of 4 1/4" and a depth of 1". These are very strong and sturdy lidded baskets - perfect
for collectibles.
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I have 2 in this style available. Both are similar but have slightly different
handles with one handle having 4 coils and the other split twist handle having 3 coils. Both have open loops along the
sides and each are 9" tall. The diameters from rim to rim are approximately 7" - 7 1/2". Basket
depth is approximately 4 1/4" .Priced to sell! Great Value!
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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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This deep dish round basket has a braided rim and is made with "super sized"
coils. Diameter of the bowl is 12.5". The distance from the base to the top of the side is approximately
2.5".
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SGB12 - $375 (Only 1 available) This is an exquisite basket! It is incredibly strong and tight. The distance from side to side is 17".
Distance between handles is 19". Distance from the base to the top of the side is 3 3/4". 6 1/2"
from base to top of handle. This round basket with 2 side handles is an incredible value!
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SGB 13 - $20 New Design! (sold)
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 available. |
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This basket sits on a 3/4" base and has a 6 1/2" upright handle.
The diameter of the base is 7". The handle has a triple coil. Nice basket!!!
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SGB15 - $150 (Only 1 available)
This HUGE, round, strong platter has the wavy rim braided edge. The diameter of this beauty is 16".
The depth is 1 1/2 ". Excellent value!
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This single handled basket is 6 1/2" across and 7 1/4"
from handle to opposite side. The depth is 2". I only have 2 in this size. They are tight, strong, and thick
coiled. Beautiful!
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This great bread basket has two loopy side handles and an oval bowl shape.
The distance from side to side is 9 3/4". The base to side depth is 2 1/2". Handle height is 5".
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SGB 18 - $25 (Only 4 left) This is a small, round, double- handled basket. They
are available at $25 each. This is the prettiest collection in this size and style I have ever offered for sale.
Buy one or buy them all. The distance from side to side is approximately 6". The distance from handle to
handle is approximately 6"-7". Basket depth is approximately 2". GREAT goody baskets!
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