Sevinch Bazarova’s work honors Uzbek and Tajik traditions with every stitch. Using techniques like naqqosh (pattern-making) and kashida (embroidery), her garments transform hand-selected fabrics into wearable pieces of history. Sourced from the bazaars of Urgut and crafted with intention, her creations celebrate family, heritage, and life’s most meaningful moments.

Discover the story of Dudung Alie Syahbana, a master of Javanese batik from Pekalongan, Indonesia, blending traditional techniques with sustainable practices and contemporary designs.

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 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.

Explore Heritage Baskets, handcrafted in Bolgatanga, Ghana, using sustainable materials and traditional weaving techniques. Each basket empowers local artisans and preserves cultural heritage.

Heartworks, a South African embroidery collective, creates bold designs inspired by African ecosystems, migration, and global stories. Shop unique, handcrafted textiles that empower women.

Handcrafted Arctic Silver Jewelry by Ami Avellán in Finland

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 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 brings one of Uzbekistan’s most treasured traditions: the art of sumak weaving

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: 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.