Preserving Gullah Basketweaving

Gullahs are a unique group of black Americans located mainly along the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Their custom of basket-weaving is one of many unique cultural practices. Gullah women use natural materials including sweetgrass, bulrush and pine needle to craft baskets. Sweetgrass basketry has become a recognized art form in South Carolina and gained international attention. As the culture spreads, concerns over threats to the Gullah's valued tradition have grown. Basketweavers worry machine-made baskets could hurt their source of income.

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