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Folk Art Market

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International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe

July 9 -11, 2010

 

It was a journey around the world in one day when I first visited the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. The experience was truly amazing. People from exotic countries like Bhutan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Burkina Faso, Swaziland, Niger, Mozambique, Mali, Indonesia, Nepal, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil and many more showed their art which is deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of their country. Folk Art is not only decorative but also utilitarian. Skills and techniques are taught and learned from generation to generation. Talking to the artists is enriching and fun. They love to share where they come from and to show their art. Sometimes they don’t speak English but their bright smiles let you easily overcome any communications barriers. Walking through the market is a feast for the senses, an explosion of colors, sounds, and scents in a spectacular setting on Museum Hill just a little outside of Santa Fe with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the back. Last but not least: Do NOT forget to stop at the food corner, savor one or several of the many traditional dishes and let it all sink in. I know for sure that I’ll visit the Folk Art Market again this year.   Gabriela

 

For more information visit: http://www.folkartmarket.org/index.php

 

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