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Derrick judges by the length of the wood what size to make a basket.Traditional Art
The traditional arts of basketry, pottery, textiles, weaving, and woodworking are demonstrated.
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Length of the Wood | Digital Traditions
Why Baskets Are Unique | Digital Traditions
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John Derrick talks about why his baskets are unique.
Where to Find White Oak | Digital Traditions
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John Derrick talks about where to find the ideal white oak for splitting.
Learning to Split Wood | Digital Traditions
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John Derrick explains why learning to split wood is the most difficult aspect of basket making.
John Derrick's Photos | Digital Traditions
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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...
Nellie Mursier
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Quilter from McCormick, SC (McCormick County). Mursier's favorite pattern is a string square she named "String Albert." Mursier pays special attention to the size of the stitching in her quilts, so...
Nellie Mursier
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Quilter from McCormick, SC (McCormick County). Mursier's favorite pattern is a string square she named "String Albert." Mursier pays special attention to the size of the stitching in her quilts, so...
Nellie Mursier
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Quilter from McCormick, SC (McCormick County). Mursier's favorite pattern is a string square she named "String Albert." Mursier pays special attention to the size of the stitching in her quilts, so...