| Document And Entity Information | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 000-05131 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 42-0920725 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 5556 Highway 9 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Armstrong |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | IA |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 50514 |
| City Area Code | 712 |
| Local Phone Number | 864-3131 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | ARTW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0000007623 |
