221K views · 8.5K reactions | Here in Bolgatanga, basket weaving begins long before the first strand is pulled. From sourcing the straw to selecting colors and patterns, every step is taken with purpose. It's a skill learned gradually, practiced patiently, and celebrated quietly. This is where art and everyday life come together. | History In Twi | Facebook

26K views · 1.3K reactions | Basket weaving is an important part of Cherokee culture since before European contact. In fact, fragments of Cherokee rivercane woven baskets have been found dating to the 1400s and 1500s and some scholars believe Cherokee basketry may have begun as early as AD 600. Learn the Cherokee word for “basket” in this week’s Cherokee Word of the Week! | Visit Cherokee Nation | Facebook