Charleston Sweetgrass Bread Basket

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Charleston Sweetgrass Bread Basket :
$139.98

Traditional craft meets modern design in this beautiful Sweetgrass Fanner Baskets, lovingly handmade by my sisters and I. This is a traditional African Fanner basket. These gorgeous and durable tray baskets come in a rich variety of earthy tones and colors. This FANNER Baskets are eco-friendly too - made from fragrant sweetgrass. You\'ll find many uses for these dramatic yet practical tray baskets in your home decor. Use as the base for your table centerpiece, or under large serving dishes to add color and flair to the table setting. Or celebrate our amazing craftsmanship by hanging them as lovely wall decorations! Sizes can vary as each basket is unique and hand woven.I have added a stamped leather tag to verify that this is an authentic Gullah Sweetgrass Basket. I am the weaver of this basket. This is an investment Indeed! The value goes up every year. This basket I normally sell for $189.98- $199.98. I believe we are blessed to be a blessing. To whomever wins this listing, congratulations! Be blessed in Christ!Coiled baskets are crafted from one continuous strand of sweetgrass and bundles of bulrush sewn together in a spiral. Palmetto leaves are tightly wound around the coils of sweetgrass which is difficult and often cut the worker\'s hands. Each basket tray has the unique touch of the artisan who made it. There are no two alike. Grains of raw rice were placed in a fanner and tossed into the air. After the wind blew away the chaff, the rice was ready for cooking. Fanners were also used to carry food and even to cradle babies while their mothers worked in the fields during plantation days. The original brochure comes with this basket. Dimensions for this basket is 10 inches in width; 1½ inches in heightIf you have any questions at all, please contact me. This item will arrive ended off.This is a brand new basket.