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Jewels for the Home
Courtesy of Lorenza Filati Lorenza Filati’s home decor collectionLorena Figueroa is nervous. She is traveling to New York City to exhibit in the upcoming Artisan Resource show with the hope to make...
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Taking Passion to New Depths
Courtesy of Emily Green Green Link DesignFor over five years, Emily Green has been working in the artisan sector, and is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of craftswomen throughout Peru. With her...
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Time-Honored Techniques
Courtesy of Lauren Barkume Dyeing with Aboubakar FofanaIn May 2012, quick vat indigo dyeing and Malian Bogolanfini or bogolan (mud dyeing) techniques were introduced at a small workshop. It was hosted...
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The Base Project
Courtesy of The Base Project Wear your impactThe Base Project is always thinking outside the box and creating something unique for the global marketplace. In northwestern Namibia, discarded plastic...
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Tiny Stitches
Courtesy of Cooperative Artisanal Assabirate de Filles Handicape Helping handicapped women by creating economic opportunitiesIn April 2013 I attended a small artisan expo based out of Marrakesh,...
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Bringing a Bright Future to Blind Artisans
Courtesy of Oussama Rhaleb Cooperative des Non Voyants woven collectionsWhen walking the ancient and modern streets of Morocco, it won't take long before you notice the many people wearing a similar...
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Weaving its Magic
Courtesy of Atelier Nihal Marrakesh’s Atelier NihalAtelier Nihal is a gem in Marrakesh, Morocco. They are a new design company which has adapted local skills and evolved with the times. Founder Marion...
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Mushmina
Courtesy of Mushmina The Rag rugs of MorrocoMushmina’s style is bohemian, colorful, and quirky. Their new collection of Moroccan boucherouite “rag rugs” perfectly complements their line of home decor,...
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Tapis Bouzoubaa
Courtesy of Tapis Bouzoubaa The urban and rural carpets of MoroccoFez is majestic, mysterious and mystical. This medieval city has a way of sweeping you back in time; it captivates, whether you are...
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Sasa Designs by the Deaf
Courtesy of Sasa Designs by the Deaf A catalyst for changeIn response to the poverty and joblessness among Deaf people in Kenya, an organization called the D.O.O.R. International (Deaf Opportunity...
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The Red Sari
Courtesy of the Red Sari The spirit of givingThe Red Sari encompasses the spirit of giving back. Their story begins on the streets of Paknajol, a majestic neighborhood within the ancient city of...
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Unexpected Opportunities
Craft as a catalyst for changeThe devastating earthquake of 2010 has created endless difficulties, yet unexpected opportunities for artisans throughout Haiti. Papillon Enterprise, Haitian Creations,...
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Embrace and Develop
AfricaInnovationRecycled / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTEmpowering Cape Town’s HIV/AIDS community via craft Cape Town-based Wola Nani empowers individuals and communities affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic...
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Hearts, Hands, and Imaginations
AsiaTextile / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTLila Handicrafts preserves the art of Ralli quiltsSurendar Valasai is the chief executive officer of Lilia Handicrafts, an NGO which helps to preserve the beloved...
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Folk Art Funk
AsiaArtifact / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTBenitez Collection’s papier mâché jewelryThe Benitez Collection (BC) is creating a new kind of art folk art: funky papier mâché jewelry from the Philippines....
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Africa Works
Africa / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTOneness Handcrafted in a South African TownshipIn a small township of Alexandra, South Africa, an organization called Africa Works is situated just 15 minutes outside of...
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Weavers & Designers
South AmericaTextile / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTThe profound world of textilesEver since Marcella Contreras was a child, she was always drawn to the profound world of textiles, charmed by the forms and...
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Design Counselor
AsiaTextileEmbroidery / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTHelping artisans become more self-sufficient through better designBeautiful new textile designs at Artisan Resource @ NY NOW™ came into being as a result...
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Serious Partners
AfricaPreservationArtifact / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTMushmina partners with a master Berber metalsmithMy company, Mushmina, has a history of respecting traditional design traditions -- which we've...
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Petel Design
AfricaPreservationTextileWeaving / Gallery / EMAIL / PRINTA little spark from the Fulani tribePetel translates into “little spark” in Pulaar, the native language of Mauritania, where the wild Atlantic...
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