Corn husks - a natural material traditionally used in Slovakia to make figures, platters and mats. Work with the material exploits its exceptional qualities: an interesting surface structure, natural colour, ease of modelling in its damp state, and durability of colour and shape when dry. The creative mind and skilful hand of the folk artist can make this material come to life. A woman with a baby or at the spinning wheel, a wood-cutter, a shepherd, a Nativity scene: the wide range of themes is taken mostly from the traditional way of life in the Slovak village, although a significant place...