Folk Art
May 4th, 2010 | 
Author: Folk Art deals on Amazon:
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Wilton Fondant and Gum Paste Silicone Mold Baroque $5.91 There’s no better way to add color, dimension and excitement to a cake than with fondant or gum paste accents. With this mold, it’s easy to create detailed shapes in exciting Baroque designs ready to place on your cake!… |
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Wilton Fondant and Gum Paste Silicone Mold, Folk $8.92 WILTON-Fondant and Gum Paste Mold. There’s no better way to add color; dimension; and excitement to a cake that with fondant or gum paste accents. Silicone molds make it easy to create detailed shapes in exciting designs that are ready to place on your cake and they are available in a wide variety of themes to fit any and every occasion. This package contains one mold in the Folk theme. Fondant an… |
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Penny Rug Table Mat $24.00 The Penny Rug Table Mat is created in a folk art style dating from the mid 19th century, to conserve fabric and to add much needed color to the home. With layered circles of color and blanket stitch embroidery it will add a simple but primitive charm to your home…. |
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Introduction to Cajun Dancing [VHS] $9.78 Total running time: 60 minutes VHS… |
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Advanced Cajun Dancing [VHS] $20.97 Total running time: 75 minutes VHS… |
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FolkArt (One Stroke): Brush Stroke Basics $3.01 Video by Plaid Enterprises providing Brush Stroke Basics for folk art. Instruction on video provided by Donna Dewberry…. |
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Tear Drop Oil Warmer – Style 12774 $5.99 Folk art fanatics, here’s a treat for you! A moss-green ceramic teardrop holds a generous dollop of scented oil; with a candle’s warmth, a long-lasting fragrance fills the air. Weight 0.5 lb. Porcelain with metal stand. Oil and tealight candle not included. 4″ diameter x 7 5/8″ high…. |
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Country Gent Wide Tooth Horn Comb $18.85 Carved from horn with wide space between teeth. this beautiful comb is approximately 6.25 inches long by ~2 inches. Some variation in size. Many operations create this true work of art. Includes description of the history of horn work in the United States of America. Note, these are from natural ox horn. Never will 2 combs have the same pattern or marking. A great luxury for folks with long hair. … |
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PINATA TWILIGHT ECLIPSE Piñata Hand Crafted 26×26x12[Holds 2-3 Lb. Of Candy][for Any Ocasion] $31.99 This Pinata measures 26″ x 26″ x 12″ Beautifully Detailed Traditional Cone Star shaped pinata with opening on top for stuffing treats. Sturdy enough to hold 2-4 pounds of candy. Pinatas are individually made 1 at time as ordered to ensure a Nice Clean Brand New Looking Pinata for your special occasion. Careful preparation and time is taken in making of this beautiful pinatas. You will not be disap… |
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AlienJunkyard Folk Art – Desert Dream – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket $44.99 Desert Dream Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9×9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion…. |
Ebay listings for Folk Art products.
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A great folk art piece, Handmade and hand painted. $2,500.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $2,263.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $2,263.00 |
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QUEBEC PINE FOLK ART PARSON’S TABLE HAND MADE HAMMERED STAG LEGS VINTAGE WOOD $879.91 |
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“Star Studded”….Custom Rustic Cowboy/Western Dining Table..Folk Art Table $1,495.00 |
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PRIMITIVE PENN DUTCH GERMAN WOOD PAINTED HINGED FOLK ART FIRE PLACE SCREEN $1,840.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,838.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,838.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,688.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,688.00 |
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Coin Penny Rug – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,688.00 |
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TRANSITIONAL MODERN 6×9 RUG WITH FOLK ART DESIGN,SH5439 $1,400.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,300.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,300.00 |
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Coin Penny Rug – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,300.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,150.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $1,150.00 |
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Functional Art Wood Cabinet, Folk Art, by Floyd Gompf $1,100.00 |
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BLACK AMERICANA FOLK ART ANDIRONS MALE FEMALE 1800′S $975.00 |
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Antique Hand-Made Aluminum Cones on Bicycle Rims Wind Sculpture Yard Folk Art $1,000.00 |
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Folk art corner cupboard $999.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $848.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $848.00 |
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Coin Penny Rug – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $848.00 |
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Wall hanging Indian Folk art Indian culture depiction embroidery elephant peacoc $645.00 |
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VINTAGE WESTERN FOLK ART BAR COUNTER STOOL STEEL CHAIR HORSE SHOE TRACTOR SEAT $750.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $705.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $705.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $705.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $705.00 |
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Dbl Tier Running Horse Chandelier – American Made Lighting – Folk Art Light $666.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $523.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $523.00 |
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Coin Penny Rug – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $523.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $495.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $495.00 |
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Coin Penny Rug – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $495.00 |
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Natori QUEEN UZBEK 3pc Duvet & Standard Pillow Shams Folk Art Retail $1070 $439.99 |
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Steampunk Wood Foundry pattern folk art decoration $450.00 |
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Vintage whimsical, whirley gig Hand painted all original.Man rowing boat.Unique $435.00 |
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North / South Rooster Chandelier | Light | American Made | Folk Art Lighting $445.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $430.00 |
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Home Sweet Home Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $430.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $430.00 |
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Busy as a Bee Penny Rug – 8 Sizes Starting at $175 – Folkart Wall Hanging $430.00 |
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Red River Chandelier | Fish | Fisherman | American Made | Folk Art Lighting $413.00 |
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Cherry Tree Lamp | Table Lamp | Country Light | Folk Art Lighting | New $403.00 |
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Vintage Early Americana Folk Art Architectural Church Model, Birdhouse $399.00 |
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Cock’s Peak Chandelier – Kitchen or Dining Light – Folk Art Lighting – Wood $386.00 |
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Running Horse Chandelier | Folk Art Light | American Made | Country Lighting $381.00 |
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Manatoba Moose Chandelier | Primitive Country Light | Folk Art Lighting – Wood $381.00 |
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FOLK ART LAMP $350.00 |
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Folk Art Table Lamp | Barber Pole Lamp | Primitive Light | Pierced Tin Shade $367.00 |
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Holstein Chandelier | Folk Art Light | Country Lighting | Painted Wood | Cow $366.00 |
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Pfaltzgraff Folk Art Square Dinnerware Set, 64 Pc. $349.99 |
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Pfaltzgraff Folk Art Square Dinner & Salad Dinnerware Set, 64 Piece $349.99 |
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Antique handpainted primitive Dutch PA wood chairs furniture! Original folk art! $210.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $335.00 |
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Sampler Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $335.00 |
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Cream Penny Rug Star Patch – 8 Sizes – Area & Runners – Folkart Wall Hanging $335.00 |
Folk Art – Craft From the Past
Folk art is craft from the past – history in an object. Whenever we admire a beautifully woven basket, a perfectly carved decoy duck or an exquisitely hand sewn quilt we are appreciating articles of folk art. But what exactly does the term “folk art” mean? Simply, it was adopted in America early last century to describe works made by people who had never had any formal training in carving a decoy duck or sewing a quilt for instance. Previously terms such as “naive” or “primitive” had been used to describe such objects, but neither is as evocative as the term “folk” art – the simple, ordinary, modest art made by plain ordinary folk.
Folk art is always unique and embodies the spirit of it’s creator, comprising both decorative and utilitarian items. It is rare these days to find original items at inexpensive prices, and neither can they be found in great quantities, but from time to time beautiful folk art items can be found at car boot sales, markets and country auctions. Before industrialisation and mass-manufacturing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ordinary people hand made objects, such as decoy duck s both for decoration and for everyday use. It’s these handmade items that are so desirable to collectors today.
Painted tinware, hand-turned wooden bowls, all kinds of baskets, colorful quilts and other textiles may still be found. Spongeware pottery – which is named from the pieces of cut sponge used to apply patterns to the pottery surface – is much harder to find in the UK than it is in the USA as a large amount of spongeware was exported to the US from the 1820s onwards.
Hunting with decoy ducks became popular in Victorian Britain, although Native Americans have a long history of using lures and carving is a tradition firmly rooted in American folk art. The finest American ducks were carved in the 1920s and 1930s, and beautiful examples are still being produced today. In top condition with original paint, a decoy duck could fetch more than $20,000 if made by one of the big names such as Elmer Crowell of Cape Cod.
Many basket weavers were farmers who made their own containers for agricultural use – look out for those bearing the initials of the farmer who made them, or stencilled details of the contents.
Rustic textiles in coarse linen and woollen cloth were woven on domestic handlooms which were often very narrow – so the pieces of cloth then had to be joined together to make larger items such as sheets and bed covers. You may find some with characteristically bold patterns in reds and blues.
Quilting, which is the quintessential American folk art technique was also carried out in Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in Wales and Northern England where keeping out the cold was so extremely important. Women used the long winter hours to apply their needlework skills to create the beautiful quilts we treasure today. Their skills crossed the Atlantic to America with the first European settlers.
Bringing these wonderful old handmade items of folk art into our homes is not just a great way of honoring the traditions of the past, but is also a way of paying tribute to the many unknown, but incredibly skilled folk who crafted them so beautifully.
About the Author
Caroline Jones lives in Devon, England and delights in visiting craft fairs and festivals to indulge her passion for collecting vintage and folk art items for her home and shop. Click Here to visit her recommended one stop shop for finding fairs, festivals, events, craft shows, art festivals, music festivals, farmers markets, and more! !
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