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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.

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.

Aziz Radjabov
Aziz Radjabov brings one of Uzbekistan’s most treasured traditions: the art of sumak weaving
T’ampa Uma
Explore T’ampa Uma’s handcrafted jewelry by Edgar Romaní Pauccar and Yovanna Champi Huamani, preserving Inca and Pre-Inca heritage through techniques like repoussé and stone inlay.

Karolina Merska
Karolina Merska: Reviving the Tradition of Polish Pajaki Chandeliers

Laiba Sajid
Phulkari Embroidery by Laiba Sajid: Celebrating Pakistani Tradition at IFAM

Deki Natural Dyes
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 & Francisco Javier Reyes Luna | Escuela del Sarape La Favorita
Juan Rubén Tamayo Sánchez from Mexico

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

Ashita Singhal | Paiwand
Ashita Singhal | Paiwand

Josef Koó | Original Indigo Blaudruck
Josef Koo / Original Indigo Blaudruck from Austria

Mathew Ngau Jau
A BEACON OF HOPE

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.

Monkeybiz
In the vibrant townships of Cape Town, the artistry of Monkeybiz comes to life, not in the hands of a single creator, but through the collaborative efforts of talented bead artists. Since 2012, Monkeybiz has served as the conduit between these artists and admirers of their craft in North America, representing their intricate beadwork with pride and dedication.

Nirma Caura - Yexenia Espinosa | Kanwasumi & Medewa Cooperatives
Nirma Caura - Yexenia Espinosa | Kanwasumi & Medewa Cooperatives

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.

Claudia Martínez Vargas
A PORTRAIT OF SUSTAINABLE ARTISTRY - Claudia Martínez Vargas

Laura Patishtan Jimenez: El Camino de los Altos
Laura Patishtan Jimenez

Zulugal Retro
Zulugal Retro

Karomi Crafts N Textiles
A BEACON OF HOPE