Jimmie Dinkins explains the first steps in the process of making a kudzu basket.
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A native of Leesville (Lexington County), Derrick came from a long line of basketmakers. His grandfather, William Derrick, farmed and made baskets in the Saluda River bottoms where Lake Murray is...
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Clay Burnette created this pine needle basket which he calls "Tribal". You can make a pine needle basket, too. Find out how to make a simple basket of your own.
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Brown was no stranger to sweetgrass basketmaking. She was part of a family of eight generations of basket makers, with four of those generations still practicing today. Harriet made baskets for over...
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Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck talks about why she prefers weaving with bulrush.
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Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck talks about who helps her gather her sweet grass.
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Franklyn De Loach shares the details on getting the wood to make split-oak baskets.
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Franklin De Loach shares how the tradition of basketmaking was passed down in his family.
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Franklyn De Loach shares how the baskets were used according to their sizes.
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Franklyn De Loach talks about the process of putting baskets together, from the bottom on up.
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Interviewed by Dale Rosengarten Florence Mazyck discusses the variety of natural materials that can be used for the baskets.