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Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM)

Museums / Galleries, Miracle Mile


Fodor's Review:

A small but important cultural landmark in the city, CAFAM pioneered support for traditional folk arts. These days, the two-story space takes on a global scope, embracing international contemporary crafts, social movements, and long-established artisan work. The gallery space mounts rotating exhibitions where you might see anything from costumes of carnival celebrations around the world to Mennonite quilts. The courtyard area provides a tranquil space for periodic exhibits and opening receptions. Shows slated for 2008 include artist Jennifer Falck Linssen, who utilizes the ancient Japanese paper art of katagami. Be sure to take a look around the ground-level gift shop for unique collection of handcrafts, jewelry, ceramics, books, and textiles.

 

INFO

  • Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, CA
  • Phone: 323/937-4230
  • Web site
  • Cost: $5
  • Open: Wed.-Sun. 11-5

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