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International Folk Art Market Artists

Diego Muñoz 3/8/25 Diego Muñoz 3/8/25

Beauty Ngxongo

A Living Archive of Zulu Basketry

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 1/26/25 Diego Muñoz 1/26/25

Heartworks

Heartworks, a South African embroidery collective, creates bold designs inspired by African ecosystems, migration, and global stories. Shop unique, handcrafted textiles that empower women.

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

Msoziswa Sophie Mahlangu

Msoziswa Sophie Mahlangu from Gamorwe, Mpumalanga brings innovative designs, rooted in Ndebele traditions, celebrate cultural heritage while empowering women in her community through art, education, and economic opportunity.