The materials used in African straw basket weaving are essential to the process. Natural fibers such as sisal, raffia, and ...

COLUMBIA — "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art," a major exhibit that traces the history of African basketry and celebrates the skilled artistry that is its legacy, will open Saturday, ...

Kelly Church, who is an Ottawa/Pottawatomi black ash basket maker, fiber artist, educator, activist and culture keeper, will present the address “Weaving Our Stories: Black Ash Basketry, Ecology and ...

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (GMA) — A sacred tradition with West African roots, a skill woven into the Gullah Geechee culture that descendants of slaves are fighting to preserve: the unique art of basket ...

In several African communities, palm leaves are used for weaving mats, baskets, and hats. The flexible nature of the leaves ...