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Shopping for local handicrafts has become a favorite pastime activity for many people. With street after street of craftsman's co-ops and specialty shops there's plenty of places to shop for craft items.
Some crafts have been practiced for centuries, while others are modern inventions. Preparing craft items require a combination of skills, speed and patience. Today, many schools and community centers run workshops to teach basic craft skills within a short duration of time.
Art can be categorized into two broad groups "handicrafts" and "the rest." In handicraft, decorative art pieces are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. They are generally considered more traditional work created as a necessary part of our daily lives.
Therefore, craft may refer to a trade or particular art. In the earlier days, fellow workers were known as craft-guild. The term indicates artistic practices within the decorative arts . Today, crafts are being practiced by independent artists or in small groups, which are known as studio craft. It mainly includes studio pottery, wood turning, metal work, glass art and more.
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