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Faustino Flores & Meche Yauri | Hilos y Colores
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.

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.

Karomi Crafts N Textiles
A BEACON OF HOPE
Akhtar Mir
AKHTAR MIR: THE ESSENCE OF KASHMIR

Mexican Dreamweavers - TIXINDA
Weaving Sacred Hues in Oaxaca, Mexico

Nilsa Judelina Teni Gué Bordados Caracoles
A Mayan Heritage in Weaving and Embroidery
Obatawe -Asosciación de Okienani Waoranide Orellana
Palm Weaving by Indigenous Waorani Women - Obatawe - Aoware (Asociación De Okienani Waorani De Orellana)

Mbili Fashion
Innovation in Nigerian Adire Batik Textiles

Among Equals
Natural and Upcycled Fiber Bilum Bags - Among Equals

Ignacio Netzahualcoyotl Nava
Nahua Indigenous Textile Artistry

Silpi Sala
Crafting with Kalamkari

Yuma Taru Iihan Studio
Atayal Weaving Revival

Gunjan Jain | Vriksh
Indian Wild Tussar Silk Weaving
Eldar Mamytov
Stitching Kyrgyz Heritage into Tomorrow

Maria Imakulata Manek
A Weaver’s Journey on Savu Island: Maria Imakulata Manek
Gulmira Islomova, Suzani By Gulmira
Uzbekistan Nurota Style Suzani Embroidery - Gulmira Islomova, Suzani By Gulmira

Zarina Kendjaeva
Natural Threads Embroidered Into Stunning Suzani

Aziz Murtazaev | Crafts Studio ikatUz
Traditional Ikat Meets Inspired Contemporary Design

Penny Singer
Contemporary Diné Fashion

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