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Barn Quilts and Their Colorful Story

Barn Quilts and Their Colorful Story

This barn quilt, in an eight-pointed star pattern, hangs on a barn in Ohio. Image by William Sturgell via Pixabay

During a recent road trip through the backcountry of Kentucky, I admired all the wood-worn barns perched on hilltops beside the windin…

What is it and What is it Worth? Bonsai Trees

What is it and What is it Worth? Bonsai Trees

You’ve likely heard of these tiny trees that are raised around the world for their size, maybe you’ve even seen one in a garden or a home. These tiny trees can be very valuable, having to be cultivated for decades despite their small stature. Bonsai Em…

Wooden Butter Molds and Their Carved Motifs

Wooden Butter Molds and Their Carved Motifs

Butter molds were originally used to shape and stamp butter before it cooled and hardened.

If you’re a seller of antiques, then most likely you’re familiar with the term “smalls.” Smalls refers to items in your booth or store that are more affordable…

Masks On: The Making of a Collectible

Masks On: The Making of a Collectible

This Eluk mask, representing a protective forest spirit, from the Kwele tribe of West Africa, sold in 2020 for $58.

In the days of “social distancing,” “quarantine,” and “pandemic,” many words and cultural practices have been redefined in mainstream …

Gone Fishin’ for Fish Decoys

Gone Fishin’ for Fish Decoys

When I married my wife I had to get on board with her passion for folk art…and her unusual affinity for ice fishing spear decoys. I bit my tongue at the shocking price tags as we went to add to our budding collection. In the past twenty years, we ha…