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International Folk Art Market Artists

Amu: Weaving Together Arts, Cultures and Communities - 2025
Shigeo Tanaka’s ceramics are formed slowly, shaped by hand and fire, and grounded in a deep connection to the land.

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.

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.

Chipuelo Oriente
Smoke-Kissed Elegance: Chipuelo's Centuries-Old Ceramic Tradition

Maria Stefanescu
Innovation in Romanian Pottery

Artemio Poma Gutierrez
Quinoa Ceramics From Ayacucho, Peru - Artemio Poma Gutierrez

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.

Gijduvan Crafts Centre
Ceramics Master Sharing His Craft With The World