10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of different forms of folk art

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• Original Indonesian wood carving art, especially from Java, has motifs that are full of philosophical and religious meanings.
• Batik art has become one of the identity of Indonesian culture that has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
• Indonesian typical embroidery art, such as ikat and songket weaving, has been around for thousands of years ago and is seen as a symbol of prosperity and glory.
• Woven craft arts, such as mats and pandan bags, are found in Indonesia because of abundant raw materials in nature.
• Balinese wood sculpture is famous for its complicated and smooth carving details, and describes the stories of Hindu mythology.
• Javanese shadow puppet art, which is a form of traditional theater, uses leather dolls that are colored and decorated with accessories.
• Islamic calligraphy art, which developed rapidly in the Middle East and Asia, was used to write the holy verses of the Koran and is considered a form of worship.
• Japanese origami art, which means folding paper, has developed for hundreds of years and is used to make decorative objects and religious symbols.
• United States Quilting Art comes from the practice of women who take the remnants of cloth and sew them into beautiful and functional blankets.
• The art of ancient Roman mosaic, which uses pieces of stone or ceramics to make images or patterns, is still seen in many buildings and historical sites around the world.