Folk art is a concept within cultural studies, art history, and folklore scholarship designating visual and material culture created by individuals typically without formal academic art training, rooted in community traditions. It investigates artistic production often characterized by utilitarian or ceremonial purposes, localized styles, the use of accessible materials, and the transmission of skills and forms across generations within a specific group or region. Its significance lies in illuminating the cultural values, social dynamics, technological adaptations, and aesthetic expressions of communities outside the mainstream art world, serving as a vital record of diverse human creativity and cultural heritage.