> [!SUMMARY] Summary > Despite its association with folk culture, much modern craft is made possible by government. Does this make it less authentic? Craft is often associated with the folk traditions that are seen to emerge organically over time. In the modern era, the state can be seen to play a role in craft development. - Chinese workstations [[Anying CHEN - Craft revivals in today’s China]] - South Korean universities [[Hyeyoung Cho - The role of universities in the success of Korean craft]] Does state-engineered craft have less authenticity than the folk variety? [[Questions]]