Gus Snedeker 
Quilts, Rag Dolls, and Rocking Chairs: Folk Arts and Crafts 

A patchwork quilt . . . a handmade mandolin . . . a rag doll . . . a wooden chairall these things are examples of folk arts and crafts. They are useful objects that are also beautiful. Learn about various kinds of folk art, including:*; furniture *; toys *; religious objects *; musical instruments *; quilts, clothes, and other fabric arts. In folk traditions, art is a part of everyday life. And people still enjoy folk art today.