aniston whose family has been weaving baskets for generations. so, did this technique of making baskets, this come from africa? >> oh, yeah. >> okay. >> mostly from the sierra leone beg ghana. >> the only way you can visualize traditional pieces or patterns that are older would be based on the simplicity. during the time of enslavement there was no need for beautiful pieces. this is a waste of time because of that time of enslavement it was based on agriculture. >> you need to get it done, it's like you're making tools. >> correct, correct. >> not making art. >> correct. >> you've done something i try to remind myself to do. you're specifically saying enslaved, not slaves. i always try to remind myself a person is not a slave. >> correct. it's out of respect. >> so, you can't teach me how to do this, can you?