What is “tramp art”? There is folk art, regional art, naive art, fine art and other special names for groups of collectibles and antiques, but tramp art probably is the latest one to become popular.

THURMONT, Md. (AP) -- Joe Stebbing started out carving wood the old-fashioned way. With chisels and a mallet. Trouble was, it took about three months to make a single carving. Stebbing, a plumber by ...

Wood carving blends tradition, artistry, and personal expression, offering endless possibilities from functional decor to intricate sculptures. With trends leaning into sustainability, cultural ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Circular (tixi) box with domed cover; ...

Q: I’m very curious about this family heirloom. My grandparents gave it to my dad and I’ve always been fascinated with the intricate pieces and detail and enjoy just looking at it. It’s made out of ...

Instead of carving the decorations into the wood structure of the piece and applying a layer of lacquer as a finish, the artist painstakingly applied many layers of lacquer and then used metal tools ...

PAETE, Laguna, Philippines — From the street, the house of master woodcarver Justino “Paloy” Cagayat Jr. is unremarkable, hidden by steel gates and high concrete walls. The confines, however, are no ...