With a soft-spoken prayer, a few dozen members of the Eastern Band Cherokee welcomed others to view what they have held sacred for centuries: handcrafted baskets.

Cherokee basketmakers weave the line between craft and art

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Cherokee basketmakers weave the line between craft and art

Cherokee basketmakers weave the line between craft and art