BR DESIGN CO. Charleston-based sisters Carlene Browner and Cassandra Browner Richardson handcraft eye-catching earrings of all varieties, from patterned polymer clay studs embellished with dangling Makers South Carolina’s creative spirit is thriving, with local artisans and makers harnessing the unique essence of the area—from locally sourced materials to heritage crafts—to bring their imaginative visions to life. Stop by the galleries, booths and workshops of these small business owners to buy a truly special memento from your vacation. MEET THE brass palmetto charms to hand-sculpted statement pieces textured with Art Deco patterns. ELLISON JAMES DESIGNS From dreamcatcher-like hoop earrings to braided bracelets to tasseled necklaces, Preston in a spectrum of neutral colors to create her modern bohemian accessories in Rock Hill. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLISON JAMES DESIGNS; BR DESIGN CO; TABLE ROCK TEA COMPANY; EXPLORE CHARLESTON (EXPLORECHARLESTON.COM) Bolles uses ultra-soft leathers MOTHERLAND ESSENTIALS “Tub Tea” botanical bath soak, soothing lotion bars, hydrating mist enriched with vitamin E and colorful blocks of essential oil-scented soap are just a few of the natural skincare products handmade by Andrea Davis in Summerville. REAVES WOODWORKS From kaleidoscopic knife handles to charcuterie boards embedded SHOP MORE Explore an array of works by local artisans and makers at the South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro. with a vein of vibrant rainbow-colored stripes, Larry Reaves transforms discarded skateboards into works of functional wood art from his workshop in Columbia. 26
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