Deep in the mountainous villages of Guizhou Province, China, a collective of Miao and Gejia artisans is working to preserve one of the world's most ancient and culturally significant textile traditions—batik indigo dyeing.

Representing the Guna women of Panama, Artesania Nagergiryai upholds one of the world's most intricate and spiritually rich textile traditions—the mola. Each stitch is a testament to centuries of cultural heritage, where colorful layers of fabric form geometric patterns and nature-inspired motifs, telling stories passed down for generations.

A Living Archive of Zulu Basketry

For Mahalaxmi Das, Madhubani painting is more than an art form—it is a lifeline, a voice, and a cultural legacy carried forward by the women of Ranti village in Bihar, India. Rooted in the centuries-old traditions of Mithila, her journey into this intricate painting form of folk art began in childhood when she first observed and learned from an elder in her neighborhood.

Faustino’s journey into weaving began as a young boy in the workshop of master weaver Edwin Sulca in Ayacucho, Peru. Surrounded by rich textile traditions, he quickly developed an extraordinary skill that would later earn him national recognition. His talent and dedication led him to win a prestigious tapestry competition, catapulting him into the global spotlight and attracting international buyers.

His wife, Mercedes, brings her own artistry to their family business, having mastered intricate embroidery and crochet techniques passed down from generations of women in her community. Together, their work blends the vivid colors and designs of the Andean highlands with contemporary artistry, creating pieces that speak to tradition and innovation.

Nirma Caura - Yexenia Espinosa | Kanwasumi & Medewa Cooperatives

A BEACON OF HOPE

Weaving Sacred Hues in Oaxaca, Mexico

Kavand Quilts of Karnataka’s Siddi Communities

Atayal Weaving Revival

Ukrainian Encaustic Painting

Innovation in Romanian Pottery

Preserving Tradition in Rural Afghanistan

Inspiring Younger Generations With Traditional Techniques and an Eye Towards the Future - Pokuttya Folk Art

Baskets of Peace and Prosperity - Gahaya Links Cooperatives

The Melding of Indigenous and Spanish Colonial Design

Preserving Andean Textile Traditions

Of Ostrich Eggshell Jewelry and Woven Baskets - Omba Arts Trust

Weaving Together Fragrant Vetiver

A Return to the Traditional Motifs and Natural Fibers of the Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri