“Tangible” refers to an expression capable of being touched and seen; perceptible to the touch; capable of being possessed or realized.  It is opposed to “intangible” which refers to something that lacks a physical form, not capable of being touched; impalpable (Black’s Law Dictionary).

Tangible expressions are expressions incorporated in a material object. They are not necessarily reduced to a material form, but must be incorporated in a permanent material, such as stone, wood, textile, gold, etc.  Tangible expressions qualify as protected expressions of folklore.  Examples of constitutive elements of tangible expressions are:

• Productions of folk art, in particular, drawings, paintings, carvings, sculptures, pottery, terracotta, mosaic, woodwork, metalware, jewellery, basket weaving, needlework, textiles, carpets, costumes;
• Musical instruments;
• Architectural forms.