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Quick Fact Friday

 

 

Coiled basketry, one of the oldest African crafts in America, appeared in South Carolina during the late 17th century with the enslaved African people from the Windward or Rice Coast of West Africa.  Sweetgrass basketry was initially used to create fanner baskets for winnowing rice, but the craft evolved from making agricultural implements into beautiful household items.  Their uses now range from practical daily use to show pieces. Basket makers and their baskets are major tourist attractions in the Lowcountry.

 

 

 

 

 

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Charleston, South Carolina has been voted the No. 1 City in the World and No. 1 City in the U.S. and Canada in the Travel + Leisure 2016 World's Best Awards! We extend a sincere thank you to everyone who voted. 

 

 

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MARAIS POA

1340-G BEN SAWYER BLVD., MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

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