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North Carolina's Artisan Heritage

North Carolina's craft heritage combines Appalachian traditions with coastal influences and Cherokee crafts. The state's diverse landscape, from mountains to coast, has fostered distinct regional craft traditions.

Traditional Crafts

Centuries of artisanal excellence

Local Artisans

Skilled craftspeople

Unique Products

Handcrafted with care

Cultural Heritage

North Carolina's craft traditions are particularly strong in the mountains, where the Penland School of Crafts and John C. Campbell Folk School have p...

North Carolina's craft traditions are particularly strong in the mountains, where the Penland School of Crafts and John C. Campbell Folk School have preserved and evolved traditional crafts. Cherokee basketry and pottery traditions remain vital cultural practices.

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Traditional Crafts

Notable Products

Traditional Cherokee crafts, mountain pottery, handwoven textiles, furniture from the Piedmont region, art glass, and contemporary studio crafts represent North Carolina's artisanal diversity.

Artisan Opportunities

The North Carolina Arts Council and numerous craft schools support artisans. The state's craft guilds and organizations, particularly in the Asheville area, provide significant opportunities.

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