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International Folk Art Market Artists

Diego Muñoz 2/16/25 Diego Muñoz 2/16/25

Ololo Diseño Mexicano

Discover Ololo Diseño Mexicano, where Christian Godoy Rodríguez and Dulce Daniela Ramírez Valle create playful Trompirenas® and cartonería sculptures blending tradition and innovation.

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

Cirila Aragón Cortés

Cirila Aragón Cortés

Diego Muñoz 2/9/25 Diego Muñoz 2/9/25

Espiritu Co-Op

Discover Espíritu Co-Op: Handmade huaraches crafted in Sahuayo, Michoacán. Empowering artisans and providing opportunities for those in need through sustainable, ethical craftsmanship.

Diego Muñoz 2/6/25 Diego Muñoz 2/6/25

Alberto López Gómez | Kuxul Pok’

Kuxul Pok, which means “living garment,” is breaking boundaries and preserving one of Mexico’s most important traditions. Led by Alberto López Gómez, a proud Tzotzil artisan

Diego Muñoz 2/5/25 Diego Muñoz 2/5/25

Juana Gómez Ramírez

Discover Juana's extraordinary ceramic jaguars and explore the rich artistic heritage of Amatenango del Valle at IFAM 2025. Each piece connects you to the culture and spirit of the Tseltal Maya people.

Diego Muñoz 1/13/25 Diego Muñoz 1/13/25

Juan Rubén Tamayo Sánchez & Francisco Javier Reyes Luna | Escuela del Sarape La Favorita

Juan Rubén Tamayo Sánchez from Mexico

Diego Muñoz 6/8/24 Diego Muñoz 6/8/24

Mexican Dreamweavers - TIXINDA

Weaving Sacred Hues in Oaxaca, Mexico

Diego Muñoz 4/26/24 Diego Muñoz 4/26/24

José Germán Punzo Nuñez

Coppersmiths of Michoacan

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Ignacio Netzahualcoyotl Nava

Nahua Indigenous Textile Artistry

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Esteban Silva | Taller De Papel DeLirio

Crafting Eco-Friendly Paper

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Porfirio Gutierrez

Natural Ways and Innovative Ideas

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Alfonso Castillo Merino

Alfonso Castillo carries forward one of Mexico’s most beloved artistic legacies from his hometown of Izúcar de Matamoros in Puebla—a place known for generations as the heart of Arboles de la Vida, or Trees of Life.