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Artisans selected to exhibit their works at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Outstanding leaders in the craft world whose unique works nurture human connection as a positive force for cultural equity and the common good.
Award Winning artisans recognized with state, national and international awards.
Award Winning! UNESCO tops the list of the recognition these master artisans have received, along with prestigious government awards.
George has received the "Sculpture of the Year" award from Leisure Arts and Entertainment and received 2nd and 3rd place in the National Arts Contest.
Flory was awarded first place in the 'Brazil 500 Years' retrospective by the Brazilian Academy of Fine Arts.
Rui was twice nominated — In 2006 and 2008 — by the National Foundation for Children and Youth Books for the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the most prestigious international award in the category.
Neide received the award for the Most Socially Responsible Handbag in a contest located in New York City.
Armando has received 1st place from the regional contest of the Jaliscience Institute of Crafts for his sculptures.
Victor was recognized for his work and received a scholarship to study microenterprise management in Oregon.
Ruben and Gilda have received letters of recognition from universities including Galileo University. They were also awarded 2nd place in a USAC fair.
In 1998, the government held a competition where artisans were invited to showcase their work, Pablo was awarded first place for his jewelry.
Marisol Monge
From El Salvador
handbags, leather accessories, hand-painted wood crafts and ceramics
Marisol received a prize from the Ministry of Culture as the Best Woman Entrepreneur in El Salvador. She also won a contest called "El Salvador Productivo," which connects talented artisans to new customers.
Nancy won third place for innovation in filigree work at the national competition Patronato de Plata del Peru.
The association received an award in 2017 for his work and commitment to support the education of girls.
Teresita received local recognition and an honorable mention from the Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art Competition (FOFA)- an organization dedicated to promoting traditional handcrafts and folk art of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Pablo won 2nd Place in the Carved Wood Contest in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Esteban's work won awards in the State of Queretaro in Mexico.
Jesus has received the Amauta de la Artesania Peruana. It is a prestigious award given not only to those who are master craftspeople but to those who have shared their craft with the next generation.
Roxana has been awarded 2nd place in the 2018 State Wood Carvings Contest as well as the 2015 Grand Master Award for the best Artisan Heritage piece of Mexico.
Sisters Azatuhi and Anna specialize in hand-painted batik scarves, using floral and fruit motifs, like tulips and pomegranates. Their shop, Sunny Art, is based in Yeghegnadzor, Armenia.
Tsolak is a fourth-generation silversmith in Gyumri, Armenia. He uses century-old tools and molds inherited from his grandfather to create bracelets, belts, rings, and earrings.
A participant at the 2018 Folklife Festival, Armen has spent his life creating wooden crafts, using custom-made whittling tools, often found in a traditional Armenian home.
In 2014, Ocean Sole brought its lively eight-foot-tall giraffe to the Folklife Festival’s Kenya program. Its artisans transform flip-flop waste from the shores of Kenya into vibrant works of art.
Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
From Peru
traditional handwoven Andean apparel and decor
Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez represented the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco at the 2015 Folklife Festival. An expert weaver, she preserves traditional Andean textiles and supports several weaving communities in Peru.
This nonprofit organization based in Jalisco, Mexico, supports the endangered Wixárika (Huichol) tribe through language education, ethnographic documentation, and traditional craft production.
“Embroidering” silver and gold filigree threads, Eda creates beautiful jewelry and accessories for Peruvian Marinera dancers. Her fine metalwork mesmerized visitors at the 2015 Folklife Festival.
For sisters Katya and Blanca, mate burilado (carved gourds) are a way to preserve local customs in the Andes and stories of their family. They presented this intricate Peruvian artform at the 2015 Folklife Festival.
Featured at the 2018 Folklife Festival and the National Museum of the American Indian, Porfirio has dedicated his life to revitalizing traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles.
Isabelle’s work is inspired by historical motifs, seen in tiles around her birthplace of Puebla, Mexico, while also playing with influences from other traditions, including Moroccan or Chinese designs.
José Francisco Borges depicts scenes of Brazil’s natural world and cultural traditions in whimsical woodblock prints. Born in Pernambuco, he made a living selling prints and cordel leaflets.
The son of artist J. Borges, Ivan continues the family tradition of woodblock printing scenes of everyday life in Brazil, from fishermen at work to town dances and young lovers.
Folklife Festival featured artisans from the Pataxó community from Bahia, Brazil make crafts from native trees. They carve, design, and build wooden bowls, animal sculptures, and instruments collectively as a community practice.
Tohõ Pataxó is a painter, teacher, and leader in the Pataxó Indigenous community, living in the Pé do Monte Pataxo village in Bahia, Brazil. On canvas, he recreates traditional body painting in a bold color palette.
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Recycled metal auto part sculpture, 'Airline'
By Mosan
Fascinating and imaginative
This sculpture is creatively constructed and reminds me of the excitement and romance of traveling to exotic places. It makes me smile and think of places where I have traveled.
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Auto part sculpture, 'Rustic Locomotive' (11 inch)
By Harry Alonzo
Wonderful Sculpture!
I purchased the Locomotive as a gift for a train enthusiast. Nice keepsake. It is finished nicely with lots of whimsical personality and character.Very nice personalized hand written note from the artist, which is a nice touch to accompany the gift.I will look for more pieces from this artist. Thank you Novica and thank you Armando Ramirez.
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Upcycled metal sculpture, 'Mighty Aztec Eagle'
By Linda
My Montezuma
Harkens or recalls early studies and recent readings about the evolution of Aztec civilization. Very noble in appearance and lends power to my own physical health. Beautiful detail.
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