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Dudung Alie Syahbana
Discover the story of Dudung Alie Syahbana, a master of Javanese batik from Pekalongan, Indonesia, blending traditional techniques with sustainable practices and contemporary designs.
Saragine Marie Georges Valris
Discover the vibrant art of Saragine Marie Georges Valris, a Haitian artist specializing in voodoo flags and jewelry. Rooted in family tradition, her creations reflect the rich cultural heritage of Haiti, blending intricate details with spiritual significance.
Dreams Company Ltd
Dreams Company Ltd creates authentic Halishte textiles, handmade in Bulgaria from rare Karakachan sheep wool. Sustainable, natural, and versatile, Halishte rugs and blankets preserve a centuries-old tradition of luxury and craftsmanship.
Heritage Baskets
Explore Heritage Baskets, handcrafted in Bolgatanga, Ghana, using sustainable materials and traditional weaving techniques. Each basket empowers local artisans and preserves cultural heritage.
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.
Ami Avellán Jewellery
Handcrafted Arctic Silver Jewelry by Ami Avellán in Finland
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
Tampa Uma Itinerante
Explore Tampa 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.