folkarts
Folk arts refer to traditional artistic practices that arise from a community's everyday life and cultural traditions. These practices are often carried out by self-taught or informally trained artists and are transmitted through families, guilds, and local networks rather than formal academic instruction. Folk arts typically reflect the history, beliefs, and social practices of a group and evolve through generations.
Common forms of folk arts include textiles, pottery, woodwork, metalwork, basketry, sculpture, and glass, as well
The field emphasizes cultural continuity, community participation, and the use of locally available resources. The distinction
In contemporary contexts, folk arts survive and adapt through festivals, markets, archives, and educational programs. Internationally,