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International Folk Art Market Artists

Diego Muñoz 3/7/25 Diego Muñoz 3/7/25

IOWEYOU

Diego Muñoz 3/7/25 Diego Muñoz 3/7/25

Project Two Mile

Project Two Mile Papua New Guinea

Diego Muñoz 2/19/25 Diego Muñoz 2/19/25

Pavithra Muddaya | Vimor Handloom Foundation

Pavithra Muddaya and the Vimor Handloom Foundation have been dedicated to preserving and reviving India’s handloom heritage for more than five decades.

Diego Muñoz 2/14/25 Diego Muñoz 2/14/25

Cirila Aragón Cortés

Cirila Aragón Cortés

Diego Muñoz 2/10/25 Diego Muñoz 2/10/25

Kullvi Whims

This Himachal Pradesh artisan collective collaborates with the Gaddi tribe, reviving traditional Himalayan wool textiles and cultural motifs.

Diego Muñoz 2/7/25 Diego Muñoz 2/7/25

Basha Boutique

Basha Boutique transforms lives through the vibrant tradition of kantha, a 500-year-old form of Bangladeshi folk art. At the 2025 International Folk Art Market, meet the artisans whose stunning quilts tell stories of resilience, hope, and cultural preservation. Each piece reflects the strength of women overcoming extraordinary challenges and the timeless beauty of kantha quilting.

Diego Muñoz 1/28/25 Diego Muñoz 1/28/25

Dreams Company Ltd

Dreams Company Ltd creates authentic Halishte textiles, handmade in Bulgaria from rare Karakachan sheep wool. Sustainable, natural, and versatile, Halishte rugs and blankets preserve a centuries-old tradition of luxury and craftsmanship.

Diego Muñoz 1/27/25 Diego Muñoz 1/27/25

Heritage Baskets

Explore Heritage Baskets, handcrafted in Bolgatanga, Ghana, using sustainable materials and traditional weaving techniques. Each basket empowers local artisans and preserves cultural heritage.

Diego Muñoz 1/25/25 Diego Muñoz 1/25/25

Ami Avellán Jewellery

Handcrafted Arctic Silver Jewelry by Ami Avellán in Finland

Diego Muñoz 1/24/25 Diego Muñoz 1/24/25

Chonon Biri

Nestled along the Ucayali River in Peru’s Amazon, the Chonon Biri Artisans Association brings the centuries-old traditions of the Shipibo-Konibo people to the International Folk Art Market.

Diego Muñoz 1/14/25 Diego Muñoz 1/14/25

Deki Natural Dyes

Deki Natural Dyes breathes new life into Bhutanese folk traditions through vibrant, naturally dyed textiles. Meet the artisans behind these intricate weavings, rooted in ancestral knowledge and Buddhist symbolism, at the 2025 International Folk Art Market.