folkart

folkart
folk art also folk-art (fōkʹärt') n.
Art originating among the common people of a nation or region and usually reflecting their traditional culture, especially everyday or festive items produced or decorated by unschooled artists.
  folkʹ-art' adj. folk artist n.

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