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International Folk Art Market Artists

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Irvin, Lisa & Emily Trujillo - UNESCO Creative City 20th Anniversary Booth

Three generations of Chimayó weavers—Irvin, Lisa, and Emily Trujillo—carry forward the legacy of Rio Grande weaving at Centinela Traditional Arts. From natural dyes to modern interpretations of traditional designs, the Trujillo family keeps Northern New Mexico’s textile traditions vibrant, relevant, and rooted in community.

Diego Muñoz 2/15/25 Diego Muñoz 2/15/25

Himalayan Mountain Rugs by The Weavers of Sama

Himalayan Mountain Rugs by The Weavers of Sama from Nepal Tibetan rugs, yak wool weaving, Sama Valley Nepal, traditional Tibetan textiles, handmade rugs, Buddhist motifs, Himalayan artisans, sustainable craft, cultural preservation, IFAM artist stories.

Diego Muñoz 2/2/25 Diego Muñoz 2/2/25

Coopérative Timnay

From Morocco’s Sirwa Mountains, Cooperative Timnay preserves the artistry of Berber (Imazighen) carpets—handwoven with natural dyes, sustainable practices, and traditions rooted in 5,000 years of history.

Diego Muñoz 2/1/25 Diego Muñoz 2/1/25

Zamira Komilova

Zamira Komilova carries forward Uzbekistan’s ancient legacy of carpet weaving, a tradition rooted in patience, precision, and artistry. Each loom—wound with care—sets the stage for months of meticulous knotting, weaving, and trimming.

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.