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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Artists

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Artists

These artists have been selected to represent their countries at the world's leading folklife festival in recognition of their outstanding contribution to and mastery of their chosen art form.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Artists

These artists have been selected to represent their countries at the world's leading folklife festival in recognition of their outstanding contribution to and mastery of their chosen art form.

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Featured Reviews

Cathleen

May 28, 2022

Authenitc from Cusco

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I just got back from Cusco, Peru. I bought beautiful pillow covers but wanted a few more authentic handwoven items. I KNOW this purse is authentic, and it is well made. I visited weaving cooperatives and recognize the natural colors and designs. It has a sturdy lining and a nice inside pocket with zipper. I use it for my everyday purse, I like the size. I don't like a big purse. It is important to me that the weavers of the Peruvian Andes get support to continue weaving. Tourists have not returned to this area and these traditions will be lost. Plus it is a beautiful purse with rich colors.

Helene

Jul 5, 2022

Wunderful decoration

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It is a tradition in Austria to decorate for Easter small twigs with coloured eggs. After removing the eggs I decided to decorate the twigs with this wunderful coloured birds. They are not heavy. I love them and it was heard for me to rearrange the decoration for Christmas.

Kathryn

Sep 29, 2024

Lovely, fun sculpture!

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This little cat is great and good! The best use of recycled resources! And it fits right in with my vast collection of cats of all types. Well made, and I love it!

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