My wife and I toured the Folk Art Center while staying in Asheville. It was wonderful! My wife loved all the quilts on display. We both enjoyed all the handicraft exhibits. Definately well worth the time. There are so many nice things for sale. It was good we were flying or our car would have been loaded down.
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Folk Art Center
Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-7928
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Ranked #8 of 72 attractions in Asheville
112 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Educational Sites, Art Museums
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Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the......
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Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the first craft shop in the U.S.
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The Folk Art Center was smaller than I anticipated and I would have liked to see more contemporary adaptations of the traditional arts. The overall quality of the work was excellent and a must see if in the area.
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This is the place to get a special handmade gift for yourself or someone else. Beautiful things and some great exhibits
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My Mom and I had never been before so we decided this trip to be sure and stop. The building is two stories with objects for sale on the first floor and a gallery on the second floor. It was Fiber Day when we went so they had some demonstrations outside with a couple of animals like sheep & alpacas....
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This was the highlight of the trip for me. There is so much to see and admire.
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This attraction was very good. I would have like to have met some of the artist.
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The Folk Art Center is off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It featured artisans crafting their wares and interesting gifts. It's worth an hour.
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Such talent on display. Worth a visit. A great place to buy gifts for friends and family back home.
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Waynesville, North Carolina
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Everyone should stop in and see the appalachian art they carry. Very authentice, lovely work.
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Feel good by upporting the artsans when you buy here. live demonsrations on-site.
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