folkart folk'-art' adj.
Traditional handicrafts, especially pottery,
wood-carvings, textiles and basketware,
produced by local craftsmen with no formal
training, usually employing techniques, patterns
and designs that have been handed down from
generation to generation.
Paintings are usually incorporated as decorative
features on clock faces, chests, chairs,
and interior and exterior walls.
baskets
Sculptural objects
in wood, stone,
and metal include toys, spoons,
candlesticks, and religious items.
Other examples:
woodcuts, scrimshaw,
pottery, textiles, and
traditional clothing.
crocks
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw is the original art form of the
American Whaleman.
While hunting whales, whalemen carved
jewelry and objects out of whale bones.
Or etched on top of it.
Wood Cuts
Grandma Moses