Sweetgrass Baskets: The 300-Year-Old Art Form Going Viral

Sweetgrass baskets are one of the oldest African art forms in North America. Brought to the Lowcountry by enslaved West Africans, this coiled basket tradition has been passed down through generations of Gullah Geechee women.

Today, these baskets sell for hundreds to thousands of dollars. They've been featured in museums, celebrity homes, and design magazines worldwide. But the tradition is at risk — sweetgrass itself is becoming scarce due to coastal development.

The Gullah Geechee Biz Travel Magazine covers the communities where this art form thrives. Our books document the history. And our podcast interviews the artisans keeping the tradition alive.

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