Traditional White Oak Basket Making In The Heart Of Tennessee
Christian Grantham
Tom Fuhrman suggested I visit to get a feel for the kind of art produced in the county. Some of the most fascinating pieces were elaborate white oak baskets. I’m not really sure why the area has become known for this art form, but the website says it came about during the Great Depression mostly out of necessity. See the complete story and more photos at Christian Grantham blog at www.christiangrantham.com and Follow Christian Grantham on twitter at http://twitter.com/grantham
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