Record #:

9477

Author(s):

Milling, Marla Hardee

Abstract:

Ramona Lossie is a sixth-generation Cherokee basket weaver, and her daughters are seventh-generation weavers. She learned the art of weaving from her mother and grandmother. Creating a basket can take as long as four months; this includes collecting the material and preparing it. Her baskets sell for up to $2,000, depending on the size and complexity, and increase in value through the years.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 5, Oct 2007, p146-148, 150,, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina--Basket makers; Indians of North America--Basket weaving

Record #:

5571

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Eva Wolfe is one of only ten people who practice the rare art of weaving traditional Cherokee rivercane baskets. She is also known for her doubleweave baskets, one of the most difficult weaving styles. In 1989, she received an N.C. Folk heritage Award.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 44 Issue 1 & 2, 1997, p17-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina--Basket makers; Indians of North America--Basket weaving; Wolfe, Eva, 1922-2004