Discover the Rooted In Place Neighborhood at the International Folk Art Market
At the International Folk Art Market, we believe folk art is a powerful testament to the resilience of cultural traditions. This year, we are thrilled to introduce the Rooted in Place Neighborhood, located at the very center and entrance of the market. This vibrant space is dedicated to celebrating the deep connection between folk art and the places from which it originates, making it the perfect starting point for your IFAM journey.
Rooted in Place Neighborhood at IFAM 2024: Land, Heritage, Tradition - Booth’s #1-56
The Rooted in Place Neighborhood showcases artists whose work is deeply influenced by their local geography, climate, and cultural history. These artists create pieces that reflect their homelands' land, heritage, and traditions, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between art and place.
Why Rooted in Place Matters
The connection between folk art and place is not just about aesthetic beauty but also about cultural preservation. These artists are custodians of their ancestors' knowledge and skills, ensuring they are not lost to time. By sustaining these practices, they give the next generation a rich cultural heritage to draw from and contribute to. Placing the Rooted in Place Neighborhood at the heart of the market underscores its central importance to our mission and the vibrant world of folk art.
A Journey Through Place
As you enter the market through the Rooted in Place Neighborhood, you embark on a journey through the unique environments that inspire these artworks. From textiles dyed with local plants to pottery shaped by regional clays, each piece tells a story of its origin. This neighborhood offers a glimpse into how the natural world and human creativity combine to produce extraordinary art.
Experience the Center of IFAM
Starting your visit at the Rooted in Place Neighborhood immerses you in the rich cultural heritage of folk art and sets the stage for the entire market experience. It symbolizes the foundation upon which all other artistic expressions are built. Your presence at this central hub supports the ongoing legacy of these traditions, helping to keep them alive and vibrant.
Join us at the heart of IFAM to celebrate the intricate bond between art and the land and experience the beauty of heritage, tradition, and creativity rooted in place.
Meet the Artists at the Rooted in Place Neighborhood: Land, Heritage, Tradition - Booth’s #1-56
Faustino’s journey into weaving began as a young boy in the workshop of master weaver Edwin Sulca in Ayacucho, Peru. Surrounded by rich textile traditions, he quickly developed an extraordinary skill that would later earn him national recognition. His talent and dedication led him to win a prestigious tapestry competition, catapulting him into the global spotlight and attracting international buyers.
His wife, Mercedes, brings her own artistry to their family business, having mastered intricate embroidery and crochet techniques passed down from generations of women in her community. Together, their work blends the vivid colors and designs of the Andean highlands with contemporary artistry, creating pieces that speak to tradition and innovation.
AKHTAR MIR: THE ESSENCE OF KASHMIR
Weaving Sacred Hues in Oaxaca, Mexico
Celebrating Mayan Traditions
Smoke-Kissed Elegance: Chipuelo's Centuries-Old Ceramic Tradition
Colors of Culture
Cuban artist Dairan Fernández de la Fuente creates work steeped in the ever-evolving cultural heritage of his hometown of Havana.
Reviving Tradition, Empowering Communities
A Legacy of Hungarian Leatherwork
Basket Weaving from Bhutan
Hutsul Culture Woolen Weaving
Nahua Indigenous Textile Artistry
Indian Wild Tussar Silk Weaving
Zulu Basketry Brings Women Economic Opportunities
A Weaver’s Journey on Savu Island
Innovation in Romanian Pottery
Pakistan Swati Master Woodcarver
A Nigerian Tapestry of Tradition
Warli Painting Share Messages of Harmony and Equilibrium
The Grand Filigree of Salamanca
Quinoa Ceramics From Ayacucho, Peru - Artemio Poma Gutierrez
Ancient Cosmology in Tapestry Form
The Forests of Pátzcuaro Feed Artisanal Excellence
A Self-Taught Mazahua Embroiderer Revives Ancient Iconography
Natural Ways and Innovative Ideas
Preserving the Lacquer Traditions of Olinalá
Silver, Leather, and Centuries of Culture
Indigenous Weaving and Beading from Sarawak, Borneo
Get Your Tickets Today
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of folk art. Purchase your tickets now at folkartmarket.org/tickets and join us in Santa Fe from July 11-14.
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See you at the market!