We will begin small twined baskets made with a diminutive relative of tule (Schoenoplectus americanus) known as "sweetgrass" among native weavers in the Pacific northwest. As well as being fragrant, ...

Nov. 29—At their meeting on November 16, the members of the Sorosis literary club discussed the book "Sweetgrass" by Mary Alice Monroe. Set in Charleston, South Carolina, the story focuses on efforts ...

A long celebrated artisan craft in the Lowcounty has been making its way through generations. Sweetgrass basket making is a special skill that one can learn, and once perfected can make into art.

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Saturday, the first day of February and the first day of Black History Month, over at the Riverbanks Botanical Garden, people of all ages showed up for a sweetgrass ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Despite sweltering temperatures, the Mount Pleasant Sweetgrass Festival continued to celebrate the rich culture of the Lowcountry. Attendees sought shade and relief from ...

From the rocky shores to quiet coastal towns, Maine’s basketry tradition is a living art form that connects people to the land and sea. Artisans use natural fibers like ash, sweetgrass, and seagrass ...