Folk art is a very interesting part of anthropological study for it does to an extent, reflect the lifestyle of the people it is associated with. The type of material used and the product produced illustrate the creativity, skills and perhaps the needs of the people.
I chose ladle carving as an example of folk art. This craft is common to many Doukhobor men in this area. Being interested in learning the craft, I did a small survey to gather information regarding tools, styles and methods of some local ladle carvers. I concentrated on their tools with which a handicraft is produced from a piece of crude wood.
