Karolina Merska: Reviving the Tradition of Polish Pajaki Chandeliers

Phulkari Embroidery by Laiba Sajid: Celebrating Pakistani Tradition at IFAM

Deki Natural Dyes breathes new life into Bhutanese folk traditions through vibrant, naturally dyed textiles. Meet the artisans behind these intricate weavings, rooted in ancestral knowledge and Buddhist symbolism, at the 2025 International Folk Art Market.

Juan Rubén Tamayo Sánchez from Mexico

Ocean Sole transforms discarded flip-flops into colorful works of art that inspire change.

Ashita Singhal | Paiwand

Josef Koo / Original Indigo Blaudruck from Austria

A BEACON OF HOPE

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

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.

A BEACON OF HOPE

Weaving Sacred Hues in Oaxaca, Mexico

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

Coppersmiths of Michoacan

Zalkarbek, Jewelry – Primarily Metal

Kavand Quilts of Karnataka’s Siddi Communities

Weaving Tradition into Contemporary Textiles

Nahua Indigenous Textile Artistry

Nettle Weaving Legacy in Nagaland