Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry Half Round Reed by the Pound weaving materials and techniques

weaving materials and techniques

a creative mother of three

The DVDs focus on uniquely Irish aspects of basketmaking where techniques particular to this country are being used

She grows the willow to make her baskets that she then sells directly to the public

white oak and honeysuckle and dyed with roots and bark

Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry Half Round Reed by the Pound weaving materials and techniquesFrom its roots in Africa through its development on the rice plantations to its current renaissance as an art form sought after by collectors and tourists, Dale Rosengarten traces the unique history of the sea grass baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry. This book is part of an in depth study which examined and documented the continuity and tradition of these baskets and their makers. An enjoyable read for any basket maker. 68 pages. Reprinted