This Friday and Saturday, the de Young Museum will host their second annual Fair Trade Bazaar, showcasing fair trade products from around the world.
The fair represents cultures from Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and offers goods that reflect the the permanent collection of the museum.
Visitors can shop unique jewelry, textiles, native handcrafts, and decorative accessories from the sixteen participating artisans, several of whom are new to the event.
Artisan highlights include:
– Manos Zapotecas weavers craft vibrant rugs, runners, laptop bags, handbags, and wallets using traditional Oaxacan weaving and dying techniques. manoszapotecas.com
– Dsenyo artisans in Malawi, Africa create stylish apparel, handbags, accessories, and home décor celebrating African textile designs and traditional sewing methods.
– Elbeto jewelers handcraft stunning pieces inspired by Colombian native art that mixes sterling silver, brass, and gold vermeil with organic materials such as bull’s horn, tagua seeds, freshwater pearls, and semi-precious stones.
– Craftspring artisans in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia use traditional wool felting methods to create beautiful handmade fashion accessories, children’s toys, and home décor.
– Ock Pop Tok weavers apply traditional weaving and dyeing methods to craft brightly patterned home textiles, handbags, and accessories that reflect symbolic Laotian motifs.
The fair takes place Friday from 9:30am until 8:30pm, and Saturday from 9:30am until 4:30pm. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Proceeds help support exhibitions, programs, and art conservation and preservation efforts at the de Young and Legion of Honor.
Sarah B.