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Material World
For Carolyn Smith (Karuk), learning to weave was a chance to focus on her personal identity.
Although cottage foods are often associated with farmers market vendors, immigrants have also been participating in this rising business trend.
The villages of the Erzgebirge were first and foremost mining villages, until the mines went dry.
I remember its presence at Easters, Fourth of Julys, and a few Christmases, but I never expected it to have the resonance that it has now.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.