Sweetgrass Baskets Long Sleeve T-Shirt

A four hundred year tradition brought to America by western African slaves, basket stands are spaced out all along Ocean Highway. Once a necessity, today's baskets have evolved into usable artwork. The sweetgrass reeds are harvested from the Lowcountry wetlands, naturally resisting rot and decay. Reflecting the artist's skill and personal tastes, the amount of basket patterns and shapes are truly amazing.

Born in western Pennsylvania, Ben quickly discovered that his parents were passionate about travel, photography, oil painting and wildlife. Being the youngest member of his family, he grew up exploring much of the eastern half of the United States at an early age with his older brothers. Ben's photography is about that part of his youth, echoing that same passion that his parents had of the Great Outdoors. Visit