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Folk Art



Folk Art is the art of everyday. Folk Art is rooted in traditions that come from community and culture. Folk art expresses cultural identity by conveying shared community values and aesthetics. Folk art encompasses a range of utilitarian and decorative media, including cloth, wood, paper, clay, metal and more.

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