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International Folk Art Market Artists

Diego Muñoz 3/16/25 Diego Muñoz 3/16/25

Leyvi Garabato Donisabe | Asoc Mujeres del Litoral

Diego Muñoz 2/20/25 Diego Muñoz 2/20/25

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.

Diego Muñoz 2/17/25 Diego Muñoz 2/17/25

Fayne & Caleb Robinson, and Tutoko Wallace

Ngā Toki a Fayne Limited. Discover the story of Fayne Robinson, a master Māori carver from New Zealand, preserving traditional whakairo techniques while mentoring the next generation of artists.

Diego Muñoz 2/11/25 Diego Muñoz 2/11/25

Satayam

Satayam: A Heritage of Rajasthani Textiles

Diego Muñoz 2/8/25 Diego Muñoz 2/8/25

TradeAID Integrated

In the village communities of Northern Ghana, the craft of smock-making, or Batakari, is more than a livelihood—it’s a living heritage.

Diego Muñoz 1/30/25 Diego Muñoz 1/30/25

Dudung Alie Syahbana

Discover the story of Dudung Alie Syahbana, a master of Javanese batik from Pekalongan, Indonesia, blending traditional techniques with sustainable practices and contemporary designs.

Guest User 6/8/24 Guest User 6/8/24

Aboubakar Fofana

Aboubakar Fofana weaves a tapestry of heritage and innovation. As a textile artist, Aboubakar’s journey begins at the very roots of Malian soil, where the indigo plant thrives and whispers tales of ancient dyeing techniques.