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The Best Products Made Right Here In Charleston

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Even after seven years as Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best City in the United States,’ Charleston still has that small-town feel. That’s because the only thing Charlestonians love more than Charleston itself is keeping Charleston true to its identity, an identity that is centered around tradition, community and loving all things local. So it should be no surprise that Charlestonians love these seven Charleston-made products:

Sweetgrass Baskets
A beautiful and long-standing tradition, sweetgrass baskets are one of the more well-known products that come from Charleston. Once used as winnowing fans to separate rice seeds from their chaffs, sweetgrass baskets have become a highly sought after cultural souvenir – and a symbol of Charleston. Locals and tourists alike can find sweetgrass baskets at the Charleston City Market, or at the many roadside stands in the area.

 

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The largest showcase of SWEETGRASS BASKETS in the world takes place this Saturday at the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival! This event celebrates the Gullah Geechee culture and history with basket-making demonstrations, gospel music, storytelling, arts and crafts, and tons of local food! We hope to see you there! ⚜️ #sweetgrassculturalartsfestival #sweetgrass #sweetgrassbaskets #mountpleasant #mountpleasantsc #mtp #mtpleasant #mtpleasantsc #charlestonevents #charleston #charlestonlife #charlestonsc #charlestonly #explorecharleston #chslove

A post shared by Charleston Luxury Group (@charlestonluxurygroup) on May 31, 2017 at 1:21pm PDT

Brackish
Charleston’s twist on the classic bowtie. Brackish creates handmade, all-feather and sustainably-sourced bow ties and accessories. Since all materials and feathers are picked individually for each creation, no two items from Brackish are exactly the same. Founded by two local Charlestonians, Brackish bow ties and accessories have been worn by celebrities such as Cam Newton and Blake Lively. Find them in stores all over the Lowcountry or check out their website and

 

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Our job isn’t done until that final feather is perfectly placed. Then it’s up to you to bring it to life.

A post shared by Brackish (@brackishbowties) on Aug 2, 2019 at 12:11pm PDT

Lowcountry Olive Oil
What started as a farmer’s market business has developed into one of Charleston’s staple shops, with more than 60 different varieties of olive oil and vinegar. Founded by the Benjamin family in 2011, Lowcountry Olive Oil has been proudly serving the Lowcountry’s largest selection of olive oil and vinegar ever since. With stellar customer service as a priority, shoppers are encouraged to sample their specialties of Lowcountry Herb Olive Oil and both Strawberry Champagne and Bourbon Balsamic Vinegars.

 

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Looking for an amazing dish ? to impress your guests this holiday weekend?? Check out our latest Lamb Chop recipe featuring Lowcounty Olive Oil’s Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil. It’s Delicious!!! http://www.lowcountryoliveoil.com/recipes/rosemary-garlic-lamb-chops/

A post shared by Lowcountry Olive Oil (@locooliveoil) on Apr 19, 2019 at 2:27pm PDT

The Joggle Factory
Dating back to 1804, joggling boards gained popularity for their calming range of motion, often making users feel at ease with their gentle swaying. Since their inception, joggling boards have become a staple for the spacious porches that are often found in Charleston. To learn more about the history of joggling boards or to purchase one for your porch, you can visit The Joggle Factory’s website or Instagram.

 

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We are thankful for you. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to send us your photos, it makes our hard work worth it!! This one was sent today on Thanksgiving, just look at that view — from their slice of heaven! Ha Thanksgiving joke. #joggle #jogglingboard #thanksgiving #porch #outdoorfireplace #georgia

A post shared by Thejogglefactory (@thejogglefactory) on Nov 22, 2018 at 5:39pm PST

Lillie’s of Charleston
Keeping the traditions (and secrets) of Charleston kitchens alive, Lillie’s offers the best of Charleston’s authentic spices and sauces needed to cook any and every Lowcountry dish. With barbecue and hot sauces, spice rubs and seasoning mixes, Lillie’s of Charleston has it all. You can find Lillie’s products in most specialty shops and markets in Charleston or check them out online on their website or Instagram.

 

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Just a regular ol’ Tuesday night dinner in the Low Country. Ain’t no rain stopping us from enjoying a picnic of Frogmore Stew! @certifiedsc @shoplocalsc @explorecharleston @exploreCHS #scsfa #charleston #southernliving #eatlikeasoutherner #lowcountryliving #southernrecipe #charlestonfood #holycityfoodie #charlestonbloggers #southernfood

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Old Whaling Co.
Creating effective and affordable bath and body products is challenging, but Old Whaling Co. has been able to do this for customers since 2012. Old Whaling Co. proudly sells their soaps, bath bombs, body butters, roll-on perfumes, and salt scrubs, all inspired by the sea. Featuring intoxicating scents such as Bamboo and Teak, Indigo and Rice, and Sea La Vie, Old Whaling Co.’s products are a one of a kind. Visit one of their three Charleston locations, head to their website or check out their Instagram to start shopping today!

 

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I’ve had this photo saved for some time now. A great shot from a very long time retailer @two_cumberland @twocumberlandspartanburg They have carried our soap for about five years now I believe. We were both quite green when we met, but we had huge ambitions. Jennifer is one of those people you meet and think to yourself – I can’t wait to see where she is in ten years because she’s going to kill it. I’ve watched them grow from a booth at an antique mall to three gorgeous stores – one on King Street and one in Mount Pleasant, and one in the Upstate (what we call the northern part of South Carolina). When I think of hustle and heart they always come to mind. If you’re out shopping today pop in to one of their stores! They carry lots of pretty jewelry + fun summer apparel. ? @two_cumberland

A post shared by Old Whaling Co. (@oldwhalingco) on May 25, 2019 at 7:17am PDT

J. Stark
With its flagship store located Downtown on Coming St., J. Stark sells aesthetically pleasing, but minimalistic and highly functional bags, wallets and accessories. Made with heavyweight twill, waxed or heavyweight canvas and bridle leather, J. Stark products are designed to last. Though it’s a small shop, J. Stark makes their bags right there in the store, and are highly customizable. Stop by their Coming St. store the next time you’re downtown or check out their website and Instagram!

 

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We’ve been busy lately. What with new designs alone, you’d think we had our hands full. But the truth is, on top of new design work, we also spend a significant portion of our day sifting through fabric and leather swatches to find new ways to offer you our tried and tested silhouettes. There are several components that factor into our decision making process when it comes to choosing new fabrics and leathers to add to the line. First of all, we look for beauty and uniqueness of texture and tone. We want vivid colors, of course. But we also want those colors to be evocative. We want them to make you feel something, even if you don’t know exactly what that something is, but you know it’s good. In addition to the look, we also focus heavily on feel. How does that fabric feel to the touch? How does the leather feel in your hand? And again, when you know, you know. But perhaps the most important aspect of the materials we choose is the durability. We’ve chosen these twills and bridle leather because they’re built to last, and look good while doing it. So, as we make our way toward fall, we’d like to introduce you to our new heavyweight twill collection. It’s the J. Stark silhouettes you’ve come to know and love, but with new texture and contrast.

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Did we forget your favorite Charleston-made products? Be sure to let us know!

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Charleston Locals Can Be A Tourist For A Day

Featured Photo: Unsplash/David Martin Jr.

Charleston locals – have you ever taken a day to explore the magnificent city that you live in? Have you ever taken the time to simply play tourist for a day? If you answered no, then it’s time to fix that and we has just the way.

Explore Charleston has its very own locals program! With the influx of new residents moving to the Charleston area every day, they felt there was an opportunity to educate all of our locals on exactly what our wonderful city has to offer.

By joining the Locals program, tri-county residents get exclusive access to special offers as well as the inside scoop on all things Charleston. 

Special offers are separated into four different categories: dining, attractions, lodging and retail. Whether it’s a free glass of wine from your favorite restaurant to a discount on your favorite tour there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The offers are for residents of Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley counties only, and participating businesses may ask the resident for a valid driver’s license to verify a local address.

The purpose is to give all Charleston residents a chance to get to know our town just like tourists do.

So…stay, eat, play and shop – all locally!

For more information and to join the program visit, http://www.chslocals.com/.

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