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Compare And Contrast In Charleston's Market
In this image by (Sarah) a woman is creating straw baskets to sell to tourist in Charleston's market. Each basket is created by hand, therefore these baskets all have a unique pattern. The two different colors of sweet grass create a contrast. This image was arranged so that the woman sitting in the middle ground was able to show off all the baskets she had created, which are seen behind her in the background. The baskets were arranged on top of the dark green cloth which creates a bold contrast with the neutral colored baskets. This contrast helps to get attention from shoppers and tourists. The goal of (Sarah) was to capture the cultural and historical aspect of Charleston's basket makers who are local craftsman and represent an older and

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