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THE ART OF APPALACHIA Photos by Rick Barbero
The Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair , a two-day celebration and show of Apalachian heritage passed down through generations , featuring skilled Appalachian artists and makers creating crafted items for purchase and admiration .
Throughout Appalachia is a rich and unique history of handcrafting ; from original art works , pottery , metalworking , quillting and the cutting , saddling , stiching and edge finishing of an artisan at work with leather . The Appalachian Makers Market at the Aug . 2-3 2024 show celebrated the region ’ s finest makers .
Talon and Kenli Hatfield , of Crab Orchard , look over a display of metal flowers .
David Trader , owner of Gale Trader Craft , tabs holes in a belt in his booth during the Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair ,
Samantha Shleser , left , Marlene Blankenship , and Patty Farley , look over high gloss metal photographs produced by Randall Sanger .
Nevada Tribble attracts curious onlookers as she relies on bicyle pedal power to run a sewing machine that she uses to sew material on shirts and jackets .
Wooden door hangers at the J Gray Woodworking booth capture the interest of Elaine Rasnic during the festival .
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