Sweet grass baskets

The sweet grass basket is a historical and cultural art form brought over to the Americans by enslaved Africans. These people fought hard to keep their heritage and culture alive. These baskets were more than beautiful storage. These baskets were a piece of home. Today, many of these baskets are made and sold in the heart of Charleston. These particular baskets were made and sold in the Charleston Market by a man named Mr. Alston and his wife.

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