Have you ever thought of decorating your home with folk art? There are few, if any, styles of home decor that are as fun and whimsical with as much history behind them. Sure you could design your home in a contemporary theme but in a few years do you think it still will be “contemporary”. Folk art will always be just that and you will  be able to add to your collection over the years rather then just change it.

There are many different types of this fine decor all depending on where you are in the world. Typical folk art is hand crafted by local craftsmen as it always has been. This shows through in every piece, European designs have a old world feel to them while American styled crafts are more of a “primitive decor“. For an eclectic style in your home you could mix and match these pieces from all over the world! This would truly be a unique and interesting home design experience. Just imagine the stories you will be able to tell from each piece you have carefully selected from all over the world. You may never have been to some of these places but surely you will feel like it now!

There are also many reproduction pieces being made in todays marketplace. These are find works that keep every detail of the originals in mind but also keep everything affordable for us. A great way to start anyones collection is in the reproduction market. Many of your local antique stores carry a wide array of these products including Willie Raye and Cherry Lane. It is well worth a stop into these niche marketplaces just to find interesting products that you may never have heard of. The reproduction folk market is ever changing you see and you never know what you may find. Get out there and start your collection today!

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