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International Folk Art Market Artists
Beauty Ngxongo
A Living Archive of Zulu Basketry
KwaZulu-Natal Weavers
The KwaZulu-Natal Weavers bring vibrant telephone wire art to IFAM, building bridges between Zulu traditions, South African history, and Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art exhibit, Weaving Meanings.
Heartworks
Heartworks, a South African embroidery collective, creates bold designs inspired by African ecosystems, migration, and global stories. Shop unique, handcrafted textiles that empower women.
Msoziswa Sophie Mahlangu
Msoziswa Sophie Mahlangu from Gamorwe, Mpumalanga brings innovative designs, rooted in Ndebele traditions, celebrate cultural heritage while empowering women in her community through art, education, and economic opportunity.