Why go
The interest here is the weaving, not a generic souvenir list. Baskets range from small functional pieces to intricate larger forms, and seeing a maker at work reveals the skill in their construction. King Street offers a different shopping setting, with conventional storefronts rather than the Market's vendor stalls.
The full story
Sweetgrass basket weaving is part of Gullah cultural life in the Lowcountry. The craft is made by hand, and its forms range from small coasters to much larger baskets. Looking at the coils and the shaping of a finished piece makes the labor visible in a way that a quick glance at a display does not. Charleston's City Market brings many kinds of vendors together, including sellers of sweetgrass work. Market Street has a broader mix of visitor oriented shops, while King Street is a conventional retail corridor. Those streets serve different purposes, so a visitor interested in baskets should leave time to examine the craft rather than treating every stall as interchangeable. Makers may sometimes be weaving as they sell, but that should be treated as an opportunity when present, not as a guaranteed demonstration. The cost of a handmade basket varies with its size and detail; current prices belong with the individual maker.