Authentic South Carolina Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Openwork Coiled Basket 12"

Description

View Authentic South Carolina Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Openwork Coiled Basket 12" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This basket is unsigned, which is consistent with many earlier sweetgrass baskets. The intricate circular openwork construction sets this piece apart from more common sweetgrass baskets, creating a striking display piece that works beautifully in coastal, Southern, folk art, and collected interiors. Beautiful authentic South Carolina Gullah/Geechee sweetgrass basket featuring exceptional hand-coiled craftsmanship and an eye-catching openwork loop design. This large basket measures approximately 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches high and showcases the centuries-old basket-making tradition of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The intricate circular openwork construction sets this piece apart from more common sweetgrass baskets, creating a striking display piece that works beautifully in coastal, Southern, folk art, and collected interiors. This basket is unsigned, which is consistent with many earlier sweetgrass baskets. Input from members of the Charleston historical and Gullah cultural community indicated that early baskets were often not signed by their makers. Measurements Diameter: Approximately 12 inches Height: Approximately 6 inches Features Authentic South Carolina sweetgrass basket Traditional hand-coiled construction Intricate openwork loop design Natural and darker woven fibers Unsigned example Decorative and functional Excellent Southern folk art collectible Condition Very good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear from use and storage. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description. Perfect For Gullah/Geechee cultural collections Southern folk art collectors Lowcountry and coastal decor Basket collectors Statement tabletop display A beautiful example of traditional South Carolina sweetgrass basketry. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Baskets. Brand: Carolina.

Brand

Carolina

Type

Fruit and Vegetable Basket

Color

Beige

Item Height

6"

Theme

Gullah Culture

Original/Reproduction

Original

Item Length

12"

Production Technique

Weaving

Item Width

12 in

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes